Make a meaningful difference as a travel Occupational Therapist providing home health care in Newton, MA. Provide occupational therapy services to patients in their place of residence who have cognitive or physical impairments resulting from injury, disease, disability, or other causes. Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and allied health professionals to identify needs and coordinate services. Manage technical, environmental, and financial resources while documenting care using required electronic systems. Travel within the assigned geographic service area will be required.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Active Massachusetts Occupational Therapy license required to start the assignment.
- Minimum of 1 year certified home care OT experience required.
- Two years of experience in acute care, inpatient rehab, or homecare preferred.
- Ability to work with various computer software; experience with hand-held patient care devices preferred.
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to work with diverse populations.
- Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing situations.
- Travel required within the employer's geographic area.
Preferred Qualifications
- BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
Assignment Details
- Shift Hours: 08:00–16:30.
- Shift Days: Days.
- Travel required within the employer's geographic area (multiple local pods including Essex, Gloucester, Ipswich, Amesbury, Haverhill, Newburyport and nearby communities).
- Start date is based on credentialing clearance.
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Benefits Designed for Travelers
We value your time and commitment. Benefits begin your first day and include options designed for traveling clinicians.
- Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
- Weekly, on-time pay.
- 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
- Competitive referral bonuses.
- 100% paid housing available where eligible.
- Travel and license reimbursement.
Impacting Patient Care
Deliver home-based occupational therapy that supports patient independence and safety. Work in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized plans of care. Contribute to positive patient outcomes across a varied caseload spanning pediatrics to geriatric populations.
Location Highlights
Newton, MA offers suburban living with convenient access to Boston and regional attractions. Commute times to downtown Boston are typically under 30 minutes by car or commuter rail. The area is near the Charles River and waterfront parks, and within 30–60 minutes of the Blue Hills Reservation and various state parks for outdoor recreation. Newton features historic villages such as Newton Centre and Newton Highlands, diverse dining options, and cultural venues within a short drive of cultural districts in Cambridge and Boston.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.
