Occupational Therapy Assistant - Burlington, MA
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in Burlington, Massachusetts. The position serves residents at Atria Longmeadow Place and Sunrise of Burlington through FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model. Working under a supervising Occupational Therapist, the OTA carries out individualized treatment plans, guides patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, and supports patients in rebuilding strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. The OTA works one-on-one with patients in senior living communities and as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and Fitness Specialists. FOX describes the role as offering mentorship, collaborative care planning, opportunities to grow clinical skills and career, and the ability to build a schedule and lasting patient relationships. Full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex pathways are available. Compensation is based on experience and employment type; the stated Massachusetts base pay range is $21.63–$31.25 per hour, with opportunities to earn more.
Requirements
- Hold a valid Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or be eligible to obtain one.
- Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Hold current CPR certification.
- Have basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly.
- Be able to perform CPR and provide moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone.
- Be able to stand, sit, bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, walk extensively, and perform repetitive upper-extremity movements.
- Be able to drive to patient homes and senior living communities and wear PPE when required.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Occupational Therapist, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress.
- Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients during therapeutic exercises and functional activities, while observing and tracking progress.
- Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system, following FOX’s Clinical Documentation standards.
- Stay connected with patients, powers of attorney (POAs), and community referral sources.
- Help coordinate coverage when needed.
- Provide in-home and senior-living care to older adults as part of FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model.
- Drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the care model.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Continuing education access
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
- Access to advanced technology and tools
- Employee referral bonuses
- Wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist
- Compensation for writing blog articles or creating social content
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
