Occupational Therapist

Benefits:

· Fully Paid Dental Insurance – including family plan

· Generous contribution to medical coverage – including a HRA account

· Paid Vacation Time

· Life Insurance

· Paid Sick Time

· Time and a half paid for worked Holidays.

· Tuition Assistance after 1 year of Employment

· Annual Health Insurance gym membership/weight loss reimbursement

· Discounted Healthtrax Fitness and Wellness Center membership

· 403(b) Voluntary Contribution at the time of hire and an Employer Base and Match Contribution after 1 year of employment

· Monthly Staff Appreciation Recognition

Qualifications:

· Initial certification by National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy

· Current licensing by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board

· Registered with the State Board of Registration in Allied Health Professionals

· Two years of experience as an occupational therapist, preferably in school system or other pediatric practice setting

· Pass all necessary background checks.

Part-Time; Flexible schedule

Pay: 35$ - 40$ per hour

Job Profile:

The Occupational Therapist reports directly to the Director of Clinical Services and is a member of the agency team, responsible for planning and delivering OT services to youth in a residential setting.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Provide direct Occupational Therapy evaluations and re-evaluations, including assessment of prior and current level of function.

· Setting individualized goals, assisting program staff to implement within the milieu and working with youth and family to transfer treatment in the home

· Provide direct OT treatments according to standards of practice, working with agency staff, youth and family regarding the progress of treatment planning goals

· Report on child’s progress through appropriate written documentation including evaluation forms, progress notes, education forms.

· Collaborate with the agency’s health services, clinical and milieu team, children, family, and other members of the youth’s treatment team to develop treatment plans goals and implement services.

· Attend Treatment and agency meetings

The Fall River Deaconess Home is committed to both the youth and staff of our program. We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to work in a therapeutic environment and join our treatment team.

Deaconess Home is a private, non-profit, community-based agency serving youth and their families with a comprehensive continuum of residential, educational, and supportive services. Located in the Historic Highlands of Fall River, Massachusetts, Deaconess provides educational, mental health, and health care services to youth and families from Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont in an environment that is nurturing and supportive.

The Fall River Deaconess Home is An Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $40