Occupational therapy helps patients recover from injuries, trauma, and neurological or musculoskeletal disorders to regain the skills needed to resume the highest level of function for daily living and tasks. Occupational therapy helps people participate in the things they want and need to do every day, such as dressing, bathing, and getting around. At a first OT appointment, a therapist and the patient will set goals and create a plan to achieve those goals.

Physical and Occupational Therapy has moved from the Preston Building to South Bay (39B District Ave, Dorchester).

Contact Us

South Bay Location
39B District Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02125
South Bay Rehabilitation Clinic
617.638.7869

Monday-Thursday - 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Friday - 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Hyde Park Location
890 River Street, Boston, MA 02136
BMC Rehabilitation Services - Hyde Park
617.638.0330

Monday-Thursday - 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Friday - 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Specialty Clinics

Programs and Services

Our Team

Karen Mattie, MSPT

Director, Rehabilitative Services

Kara Schworm, MSPT, CCS

Manager, Inpatient Rehabilitative Services

James Sherman, PT, DPT

Manager, Outpatient Rehabilitative Services, Winthrop Neighborhood Health

Jeffrey Merritt

Operations Manager, Rehabilitative Services

Sara Aliperti, PT, DPT, MS, OCS

Manager, Outpatient Rehabilitative Services, Boston Medical Center Campus

Patient Resources

Residency and Fellowship Information

Physical and Occupational Therapy Education & Training for Students

Clinical affiliations with accredited PT, PT, and OT programs:

Physical Therapy

  • Boston University
  • Drexel University
  • Ithaca University
  • MGH – IHP
  • Northeastern University
  • Quinnipiac
  • Simmons
  • Springfield College
  • University of Indianapolis
  • UMass – Lowell
  • University of Rhode Island

Occupational Therapy

  • Boston University
  • MGH-IHP
  • Springfield College
  • Tufts
  • UNH
  • University of Indianapolis

Physical Therapy Assistant

  • Baystate College
  • University of Indianapolis