Occupational Therapist
How this pay compares
This posting states $50 an hour. Open occupational therapist jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $49 an hour, the middle half $45.12–$52.50, across 64 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapists employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $48.53 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapists in Massachusetts: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
Massachusetts is not issuing OT Compact privileges, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a Massachusetts license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Massachusetts license, apply to the Board of Registration of Allied Health Professionals for a license by endorsement ($100, by its own page): what Massachusetts asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What Massachusetts requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational Therapist license, from the Board of Registration of Allied Health Professionals.
- An occupational therapist licensed in another state applies by endorsement with the application and fee, an official transcript from an accredited or approved program, evidence of passing the examination the board requires for occupational therapists, and official documentation of a current license in good standing (259 CMR 2.02(3)).
- Staying active: Licenses expire every two years on the licensee's birthday and are renewed by filing a renewal application with the fee before the expiration date (259 CMR 2.04).
Occupational therapist jobs and requirements in Massachusetts · Every state's rule
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
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About the job
We are hiring weekend part-time and per diem Occupational Therapists to join our dynamic care team at Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center!
As an OT, you will provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment, and consultation to a general rehab caseload. You will also participate in the clinical team process, provide teaching and training to caregiver staff, and supervise other therapists, assistants, aides, and students as required.
Up to $50 an hour with weekly pay, depending on standard hours.
Responsibilities
- Screens patients/residents
- Evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plans
- Provides direct resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care
- Participates in clinical team meetings and decision-making process
- Consults with and trains patients/residents and caregivers
- Monitors efficiencies and collaborates with supervisor
- Documents activities according to company clinical documentation system
- Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations
- Communicates effectively with patients, residents, team members, customers, and supervisor
- Participates in quality improvement activities
- Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy
- CEU's per state licensure requirements
- Appropriate licensing requirements by individual states must be maintained
Specific Requirements
- Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary
- Communication skills required for directing staff, customer relations, and marketing activities
- Ability to perform documentation needs, manipulations of equipment, and direct patient care
- Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others
- Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Holiday & Overtime Pay
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Exclusive Employer Discount Program
- 401(k) with Employer Match
Available for Full-Time Staff
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Vacation and Personal Time
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).
From Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is a 144 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center)-bed nursing home in Southbridge, MA, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and allied health staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Based in Southbridge, MAHires in MassachusettsPay on its listings: 100% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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