Permanent Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Job DescriptionOccupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) – Permanent Position

Location: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Compensation: $28.00–$29.75/hour
Schedule: Any 5 days per week
Hours: 40 hours/week
Weekend Rotation: Required
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Facility Size: 252 beds

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join our team in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. This permanent, full-time opportunity offers a competitive compensation package, a 40-hour workweek, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients in a large, established skilled nursing facility.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working a flexible schedule of any five days per week, including participation in a weekend rotation. There may also be opportunities or occasional needs to float to neighboring locations, so flexibility and a willingness to support nearby sites are important.

This position is not accepting new graduates.

Why Join This Team?

• Competitive compensation of $28.00–$29.75/hour

• Full-time, permanent employment

• 40 hours per week

• Flexible schedule across any five days

• Established 252-bed SNF

• Opportunity to work with a diverse patient population

• Collaborative interdisciplinary care environment

• Potential opportunity to gain experience across neighboring facilities

• Meaningful work focused on improving patient function, independence, and quality of life

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist

• Implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and established goals

• Assist patients with improving functional abilities and independence in activities of daily living

• Provide therapeutic activities focused on strength, coordination, balance, mobility, and functional performance

• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes or concerns to the supervising OT and care team

• Document treatments, patient responses, and progress accurately and in a timely manner

• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, adaptive strategies, and safety

• Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team

• Maintain a safe, supportive, and respectful treatment environment

• Provide coverage or float to neighboring sites when needed

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA) license or eligibility for licensure in Massachusetts

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

• Previous OTA experience required; new graduates will not be considered

• Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced skilled nursing environment

• Willingness to participate in a weekend rotation

• Flexibility to work across neighboring locations when needed

• Compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused approach

• Commitment to delivering high-quality, individualized patient care

Location

Pittsfield is located in the heart of the beautiful Berkshires, offering a unique combination of professional opportunity and access to outdoor recreation, arts, culture, and scenic New England surroundings.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced OTA looking for a stable, full-time opportunity with competitive compensation and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a skilled nursing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more about this opportunity in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.