Job Title
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) – Long Term Care (LTC)
Location
Worcester, MA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders under the supervision and direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist
- Administer rehabilitation procedures including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices
- Assess patient progress and communicate with the supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatment plans accordingly
- Document all required clinical information in the electronic documentation system and accurately record treatment minutes per regulatory requirements
- Provide consultation to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding cognitive and/or physical disorders
- Participate in required meetings such as patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings, and support student supervision under the guidance of the supervising Occupational Therapist
Required Qualifications
- Active Massachusetts OTA State License (required)
- Minimum of 1 year of OTA experience, OR completion of a Level II fieldwork experience (new graduates with Level II experience considered)
- Long Term Care (LTC) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience required
- Adherence to NBCOT, AOTA, and Massachusetts state practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics standards
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience utilizing evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions in a long-term care setting
- Familiarity with electronic documentation systems used in rehabilitation or LTC environments
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact supporting patients with cognitive and physical rehabilitation needs in a long-term care environment
- Contract position offering schedule consistency with day shift hours