Occupational Therapy Assistant - Long Term Care
Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Overview

• Location: Worchester, Massachusetts
• Employment type: Temp
• Shift: Days
• Hours per day: 8
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist Assistant license in Massachusetts
• Occupational Therapist Assistant (1 year of experience)
• Occupational Therapist Assistant experience within the last year
• Experience in a(n) Long Term Care setting
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant experience

Key Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative treatment under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
• Administer interventions such as ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive or assistive devices
• Assess patient progress and communicate updates to the supervising Occupational Therapist
• Document required treatment information and maintain patient records
• Record treatment minutes accurately
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, in-services, and conferences
• Assist with obtaining necessary durable medical equipment or supplies
• Supervise and support students under Occupational Therapist guidance

Practice Expectations

• Follow NBCOT, AOTA, and state practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics
• Active state licensure or registration when applicable