Occupational Therapist - Stoughton

Company: Melmark
Location: Stoughton
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

School Based Occupational Therapist (Stoughton)Melmark OverviewMelmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.Occupational Therapist Schedule and SalaryMon-Fri 8a-4:30pPay grade ranges from $84,000-$91,000Occupational Therapist OverviewJoin our dedicated team as an Occupational Therapist at Melmark New England, where you will provide clinical occupational therapy services to individuals. You will manage treatment through direct therapeutic services, track information, and offer consultative services as needed. This role is ideal for a skilled therapist who can work with children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorders, acquired brain injuries, neurological diseases, and comorbid mental health disorders. You will implement highly technical clinical and teaching programs, requiring constant alertness, attentiveness, and readiness to respond to students' needs.Occupational Therapist RequirementsGraduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Program with a Bachelor's or Master's degreeCurrent licensure for occupational therapy in MassachusettsMinimum of two (2) years of occupational therapy experience preferredOccupational Therapist ResponsibilitiesProvide direct clinical occupational therapy services to Melmark New England individualsManage treatment through direct therapeutic services, tracking information, and offering consultative services as neededUse and maintain student adaptive equipment and augmentative devices, filing incident reports immediately if any defectsCollect data accurately and demonstrate good problem-solving skills while working with studentsImplement IEP objectives as written and designed, ensuring maximum independence growthConduct IOA on therapy-related programs with staff a minimum of one time per monthConduct thorough assessments/screenings upon student admission and complete discharge summaries as neededComplete service delivery on a weekly basis, recording missed services and coding sessionsOccupational Therapist BenefitsWork with a nationally known leader in quality-driven initiativesGenerous Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Holiday, and Sick!Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matchingHealth, Dental, Vision InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent CareLife, AD&D, and Disability insuranceTuition ReimbursementStudent Loan ReimbursementProfessional Conference and Research OpportunitiesOnsite CEUs at no cost to employeesLocation: Melmark NE Allied HealthSchedule: Full Time, Day Shiftby Jobble

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