OT Assistant
About The Position
The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) provides skilled therapeutic services to patients in their homes to support functional independence and improve daily living skills. Working under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the OTA implements individualized treatment plans, monitors patient progress, and documents outcomes in compliance with physician orders and regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and effective rehabilitation in the home care environment. The territory includes Pepperill, Dunstable, Tyngsborough, Dracut, Groton, Ayer, Westford, Littleton, Chelmsford, Lowell, Tewksbury, Billerica, Acton, Concord, Carlisle, Bedford, Burlington, Lexington, Wilmington, Woburn, and Winchester. Full-time employment is offered, with part-time considered.
Requirements
- Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant, specific to the state assigned.
- Graduation from an occupational therapy assistant program accredited by ACOTE of AOTA, or successor organizations of ACOTE.
- Eligible to take, or has successfully completed, the entry-level certification examination for occupational therapy assistants developed and administered by NBCOT.
- One year of related occupational therapy assistant experience. Applicants with less than one year require approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or an established residency program.
- Current CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Provides skilled interventions in accordance with the physician-approved plan of care and under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist.
- Documents each visit according to AOTA documentation guidelines and accepted regulatory standards for inclusion in the patient's clinical record.
- Observes, records, and reports the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition to the supervising OT, physician, and other appropriate clinical staff.
- Provides patient and caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs.
- Promotes wellness and prevention through occupational engagement.
- Demonstrates knowledge of available community resources and services.
- Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the care center that admitted the patient/client.
- Keeps abreast of occupational therapy trends and knowledge related to service provision, documentation skills, and care coordination.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
