Occupational Therapist

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What you can expect as our Occupational Therapist:

In this role, you’ll work closely with students who have visual impairments and complex needs, helping them build independence, master new tools, and navigate the world with confidence. If you’re looking for a deeply rewarding opportunity, we want to hear from you!

How you will make an impact:

Our Occupational Therapist will assess, organize, plan, and implement the delivery of occupational therapy services for a population of students who have visual impairments along with possible neurological, multiple, and severe disabilities. They will provide direct therapy to students, as well as consultation and in-service training to members of the interdisciplinary program team.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations include the following:

• Provides clinical evaluation services to students referred to the School, including delivery of standardized and non-standardized assessment and development of comprehensive written reports, and acts as liaison between medical specialists and program staff as appropriate

• Reviews medical, family and educational history of the student to assess the student's functioning in order to identify abilities and areas of need; recommends appropriate therapy and develops individual therapeutic objectives for each student referred.

• Develops on-going treatment plan for each student receiving occupational therapy and provides direct occupational therapy or supervises the delivery of occupational therapy services as necessary; recommends appropriate adaptive equipment or devices and maintains equipment to assure it is in proper working condition.

• Participates in program meetings, staff assignments, case reviews, and IEP or ISP meetings and prepares oral or written reports of current progress and needs of students; consults on curriculum development at the request of the program supervisor.

• Develops measurable goals and objectives for future programming of individual students in writing and makes scheduling recommendations as appropriate; participates in the screening or evaluations of students referred to Perkins for recommendations or admission.

• Participates as a member of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team in developing goals and objectives for current and future programming and communicates these with others to assure continuity of programming.

• Maintains current student records for those involved in therapeutic treatment and prepares statistical data regarding service delivery as necessary

• Assumes responsibility for the safety and welfare of students; observe and supports students in other situations or settings as needed.

• Acts as a liaison between physicians and other outside providers, and Perkins program staff; and obtains pertinent medical and referral information from outside medical teams.

• Accompanies students to medical appointments as necessary.

• Provides field placement supervision to undergraduate and graduate students when appropriate.

• Assists in recruiting and interviewing occupational therapist applicants and other clinical service providers as requested.

• Works within School and Human Resources policies and procedures; adheres to program guidelines for expenditures and maintains appropriate records.

• Participates in grant and proposal writing as requested.

• Attends professional conferences, seminars and courses for professional development.

• Makes professional contributions, such as planning and participating in workshops, delivering presentations at conferences, and preparing articles for publication with the prior approval of the program supervisor and the clinical liaison.

• Requests and monitors the ordering of materials, supplies, and equipment.

• Caseloads assigned based on evolving needs across schools

• To perform other related duties and tasks as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

• Experience working with students with sensory deficits in vision, multiple impairments or intellectual disabilities, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ability to complete and maintain First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and Safety Care Certifications

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Registration as a certified Occupational Therapist in Massachusetts

The following shared salary range is what Perkins reasonably expects, in good faith, to pay for the position. The applicable range could differ based on experience and qualification.

Perkins offers a comprehensive benefits package for part time and full time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Wellness programs available.

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) Plan with employer match

• Education Benefits: Tuition reimbursement day one

• Paid Time Off

• Extras: Employee Recognition Programs, EAP, legal services, referral bonuses, credit union access, pre-tax MBTA passes and more!

Perkins is a mission-driven community that supports your well-being at work and beyond. We are located in the heart of Watertown, adjacent to the Charles River and less than 1 mile from food & entertainment at Arsenal Yards.

Perkins is an equal opportunity employer. View the Perkins Notice of non-discrimination.