Physical Therapist & Occupational Therapy Supervisor

Physical Therapist Occupational Therapy Supervisor Stoughton, MA

Salary Range- $82-106k depending on experience and education

General Responsibilities The Physical Therapist OT Supervisor is responsible for providing clinical physical therapy to Melmark New England individuals. Additional clinical duties of therapists 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. The Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapy Supervisor position requires that staff be aware that students who are served may exhibit aggressive and/or self-injurious behavior. Students served may have had multiple treatment failures prior to this placement. Therapists are expected to implement highly technical clinical and teaching programs that require Therapists to be constantly alert, attentive and ready to respond to students needs.

Basic Qualifications

• Education/Training: Graduate of approved Physical Therapy Program or Occupational Therapy Masters or Doctorate degree.
• Certifications/Licensure: Current licensure for physical therapy in Massachusetts. A valid US drivers license and a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years old. Must be capable of attaining approved Melmark driver status. Must meet Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check requirements.
• Successful completion of employer provided certification in CPR, First Aid, Crisis Intervention, and Melmarks Orientation Program and New Hire Onsite training program.

Skill(s): Skills in clinical assessment and evaluation as needed to accurately diagnose the physical therapy needs of Melmark New Englands individuals.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years physical 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 students educational requirements are met.