Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

TrulyHired; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired in Massachusetts is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant or Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed therapists in delivering pediatric interventions across school and clinical settings.

The ideal candidate holds MA state licensure, has experience with children, and demonstrates strong communication, documentation, and collaborative teamwork to support student development and well-being.

Qualifications

• Licensure/Certification: Current Massachusetts State licensure to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Experience working with children in pediatric settings (e.g., schools, clinics, hospitals) is preferred.
• Willingness to learn special education laws and regulations (IDEA, Section 504).
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a team of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions under licensed therapists.
• Collaborate with educators and other professionals to support student development.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services and progress.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Time management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Child development

Pediatric care

Problem solving

Education

Massachusetts state licensure (OTA/PTA)

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Physical Therapist Assistant works under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist to provide therapeutic interventions for children with physical, developmental, sensory, neuromuscular, or orthopedic conditions.

Job Requirements

Qualifications include

• Licensure/Certification
• Current Massachusetts State licensure to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Physical Therapist Assistant
• Experience
• Experience working with children, especially in pediatric settings (e.g., schools, clinics, hospitals, etc.), is preferred
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Willingness to learn understanding and follow special education laws and regulations, including IDEA and Section 504
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent time-management skills
• Ability to be flexible to frequently changing schedule
• Capacity to work with a team of professionals
• Knowledge of child/adolescent physical/motor development, sensory integration techniques, and therapeutic approaches for pediatric care is essential.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn about specific pediatric diagnoses/disabilities (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay, Down's Syndrome, Neurological/Orthopedic conditions, etc.)

We believe that our students deserve to learn from educators who reflect their backgrounds and life experiences, and we want our staff to reflect the wide range of student identities we seek to serve. To this end, our District is committed to increasing the diversity of our certified educators and leaders. We believe that by building a more representative workforce, our students will have better outcomes and be more prepared for an increasingly diverse world. We encourage the following to apply: candidates of color, individuals with diverse life experiences and non-traditional backgrounds, and allies in our diversity, equity, and inclusion work.