Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$45/hour
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
- Job Location: Canton - Canton, MA
- Position Type: Full Time
- Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
- Salary Range: $45.00 - $45.00Hourly
- Travel Percentage: Negligible
- Job Shift: Day, Occupational Therapist (OT) MAB Community Services | Training & Rehabilitation Center (TRC)
- Location: Canton, MA
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Make a Difference
Empower Independence. Change Lives. Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) looking for a rewarding opportunity where your work truly makes a difference?
Join MAB Community Services at our Training and Rehabilitation Center (TRC) in Canton, MA, where you'll help individuals with acquired brain injuries and complex rehabilitation needs build essential skills, regain confidence, and achieve greater independence.
Our TRC provides individualized rehabilitation services to adults participating in Massachusetts Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and Moving Forward Plan (MFP) waiver programs.
Through a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach, we empower participants to increase their independence, improve their quality of life, and engage meaningfully in their communities.
As an Occupational Therapist, you'll have the opportunity to provide personalized, hands-on therapy in a supportive, team-oriented environment, with services delivered at our center and, when appropriate, in home and community settings.
What You'll Do
Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to assess functional abilities, daily living skills, cognitive functioning, and individual rehabilitation needs. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with meaningful, measurable goals focused on independence and quality of life.
Provide individual and small-group therapy addressing daily living skills, functional cognition, self-care, home management, leisure, and community participation. Help participants develop adaptive techniques, compensatory strategies, and practical skills to navigate everyday challenges.
Assess and recommend assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and environmental modifications to promote safety and independence. Monitor participant progress, adjust treatment plans, and celebrate meaningful milestones.
Educate participants, families, caregivers, and staff on therapeutic strategies that support continued success. Collaborate with Physical Therapists, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, nursing staff, and other interdisciplinary professionals to coordinate participant-centered care.
Provide clinical direction and supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs). Maintain accurate and timely evaluations, progress notes, treatment documentation, and required billing records. What We're Looking For Current Massachusetts Occupational Therapist license required.
Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program. Current CPR/First Aid certification. Experience working with individuals with acquired brain injuries, neurological conditions, or in community-based rehabilitation settings preferred. Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals with diverse physical, cognitive, and communication needs. Ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team and provide guidance to occupational therapy assistants. A compassionate, creative, and patient-centered approach to rehabilitation.
Why Join MAB Community Services? At MAB, we believe that meaningful progress happens when people are given the right tools, support, and opportunities to succeed.
As part of our rehabilitation team, you'll have the opportunity to: Make a meaningful impact by helping individuals gain independence and improve their everyday lives. Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule in a full-time, Monday–Friday position.
Work in a collaborative environment alongside dedicated rehabilitation and healthcare professionals. Build meaningful connections with participants while supporting their long-term goals and progress. Use your clinical expertise and creativity to develop individualized, functional therapy approaches.
Grow professionally through interdisciplinary collaboration, continuing education, and hands-on rehabilitation experience. Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping individuals overcome challenges, build confidence, and live more independently, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and join MAB Community Services in empowering individuals to live fulfilling, meaningful lives.
MAB Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and the individuals we serve.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to improve functional independence for adults with brain injuries. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and provide clinical supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.
Requirements
Requires a degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and a current Massachusetts Occupational Therapist license. Candidates should possess strong clinical assessment skills and experience working with neurological conditions or community-based rehabilitation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Massachusetts, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (212 salary observations; 583 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,566 salary observations; 27,651 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,033 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $75k–$94k | Occupational Therapy median $109k (middle half $94k–$120k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Massachusetts vs national | $89k median in Massachusetts | $97k nationally (−8%)212 state / 5,566 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$80k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Massachusetts | 223 active | 9,043 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 36% no call · 64% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment233 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,074 in the last 30 days | 1,790 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at MAB Community Services a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,033 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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