Occupational Therapist
General Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing clinical occupational therapy to Melmark New England individuals. Additional clinical duties include management of treatment delivered through direct therapeutic services, tracking information, and consultative services as needed. Melmark New England serves children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorders, acquired brain injury, neurological diseases and disorders, comorbid mental health disorders, and severe challenging behaviors. Populations served are intensely physically challenging, and students may exhibit aggressive and/or self‑injurious behavior and may have experienced multiple treatment failures prior to placement. Occupational Therapists must implement highly technical clinical and teaching programs, remain constantly alert, attentive, and ready to respond to student needs. All employees must achieve satisfactory performance in orientation and onsite training before assuming full responsibilities; failure to do so may result in termination. Staff are expected to adhere to Melmark’s Code of Conduct and Standards of Professionalism as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy program with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
- Current licensure for occupational therapy in Massachusetts.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and minimum age of 21 years.
- Capability to attain approved Melmark driver status.
- Meet Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check requirements.
- Successful completion of employer‑provided certification in CPR, First Aid, Crisis Intervention, and Melmark’s Orientation Program and New Hire Onsite training program.
Skills
- Proficiency in clinical assessment and evaluation to accurately diagnose the occupational therapy needs of Melmark New England’s individuals.
Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years occupational therapy experience preferred.
Interrelationships
Works cooperatively with all members of the multidisciplinary team (Nursing Services, Vocational Services, Clinical Services, Residential Staff, Allied Health Services) to ensure that each student’s educational requirements are met.
Pay
Salary Range: $90,988‑$113,631
Schedule
Shift: Day time (Temporary 6‑month assignment)