Occupational Therapist - Full Time (12K Sign On Bonus)

- Occupational Therapist

The Ellis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a family owned Skilled Nursing Facility, located in Norwood, Ma is seeking a Full time (12k sign on bonus) Occupational Therapist to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental or developmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Sign on bonus is payable $1000.00 monthly for 32 worked hours per week.
• Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality
• Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
• Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers
• Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
• Collect data and document processes followed

Skills

• Proven working experience as occupational therapist
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
• Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid license to practice occupational therapy

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Free Lunch
• Ample Parking
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Franchi Scholarship for staff family members
• Sick Time Buy Back (40 hours year)
• Vacation Buy Back (40 hours year)

***All personnel must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination prior to being hired, consistent with The Massachusetts Department of Public Health COVID-19 Personnel Vaccine Requirement. The Ellis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is an equal opportunity employer and will consider employee requests for exemption from this policy as a reasonable accommodation where it can do so absent undue hardship, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. ***.

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If you are a dedicated and compassionate occupational therapist who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Pay: $48.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Long term care: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48 - $55