Job Description
School Based Occupational Therapist (Andover)
Melmark Overview
Melmark 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 Salary
Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p
Pay grade ranges from $84,000-$91,000
Occupational Therapist Overview
Join 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 Requirements
Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Program with a Bachelor's or Master's degree
Current licensure for occupational therapy in Massachusetts
Minimum of two (2) years of occupational therapy experience preferred
Occupational Therapist Responsibilities
Provide direct clinical occupational therapy services to Melmark New England individuals
Manage treatment through direct therapeutic services, tracking information, and offering consultative services as needed
Use and maintain student adaptive equipment and augmentative devices, filing incident reports immediately if any defects
Collect data accurately and demonstrate good problem-solving skills while working with students
Implement IEP objectives as written and designed, ensuring maximum independence growth
Conduct IOA on therapy-related programs with staff a minimum of one time per month
Conduct thorough assessments/screenings upon student admission and complete discharge summaries as needed
Complete service delivery on a weekly basis, recording missed services and coding sessions
Occupational Therapist Benefits
Work with a nationally known leader in quality-driven initiatives
Generous Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Holiday, and Sick!
Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matching
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Reimbursement
Professional Conference and Research Opportunities
Onsite CEUs at no cost to employees
Location: Melmark NE · Allied Health
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift
Job Tags
Full time, Immediate start, Holiday work, Flexible hours, Day shift,