Occupational Therapy Assistant

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Guthrie (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to support licensed OT staff in providing evidence-based care. You will assist with assessments, therapy planning, and hands-on treatment under supervision, while documenting patient progress and outcomes.

Strong communication with patients and families is essential, as is following evidence-based practices in a collaborative care team to promote independence and functional gains for patients.

Qualifications

• Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for patient and family education.
• Ability to follow evidence-based practices and work collaboratively in a care team.
• Detail-oriented documentation and a commitment to quality, compassionate service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient evaluations and therapy planning.
• Help implement treatment plans under OT supervision.
• Document patient progress and therapeutic interventions.
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals, techniques, and home strategies.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient-centered care.

Skills

OTA Certification

Communication skills

Evidence-based practice

Documentation accuracy

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Support occupational therapists in providing compassionate, evidence-based care that helps patients regain independence in daily living and functional activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with patient evaluations and therapy planning.
• Help implement treatment plans under OT supervision.
• Document patient progress and therapeutic interventions.
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals, techniques, and home strategies.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient-centered care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for patient and family education.
• Ability to follow evidence-based practices and work collaboratively in a care team.
• Detail-oriented documentation and a commitment to quality, compassionate service.