Occupational Therapy Assistant
Lowell, Massachusetts
Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Location

• Lowell, Massachusetts

Job Type

• Temporary
• Day shift
• 8 hours per day

Required Qualifications

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

Role Overview

• Provide rehabilitative treatment under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
• Perform 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
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, in-services, and conferences
• Support discharge planning and coordinate needed DME or supplies
• Supervise and support students under Occupational Therapist guidance
• Communicate with patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare team members about progress and treatment plans