No salary listed — similar Occupational Therapy Assistant roles pay ~$71k (median of 153 jobs)
7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active roles in this specialty
Occupational Therapist Assistant
About the Role
Assist OT with resident care. Portsmouth NH. Fixed schedule. Supportive environment. Apply now.
Join PACS as a Occupational Therapist Assistant – Portsmouth NH in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. General Purpose The Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Occupational Therapist with resident related activities and direct resident care. Essential Duties Treat residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
Key Responsibilities
- Treat residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
- Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer.
Requirements
- Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
- Participate in Resident Care conferences and/or Rehabilitation meetings, as needed.
- Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
Work Schedule
- Fixed schedule.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join PACS as a Occupational Therapist Assistant – Portsmouth NH.
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must possess an Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program and a valid state license as an Occupational Therapist Assistant. Proficiency in healthcare software like Net Health and Point Click Care, along with the physical ability to lift over 100 pounds, is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New Hampshire, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$98k across 48 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (8,525 listings).
New Hampshire's cost-of-living index is 115.0 (US average = 100) — New Hampshire ranks #3 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Assistant at PACS a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Location & Logistics
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapy Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 153 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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