What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist (OT) position at Easter Seals of Massachusetts Inc?
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Exciting Opportunity for Occupational Therapists – Join Easterseals Massachusetts!
Are you ready to make a real impact? Do you thrive on helping individuals unlock their full potential? Whether you're a new graduate eager to explore multiple settings or an experienced therapist looking to expand your expertise, Easterseals Massachusetts (ESMA) has the perfect opportunity for you!
We're searching for passionate Occupational Therapists (OTs) to join our dynamic team. If you're committed to helping individuals of all ages achieve meaningful and functional goals, we want to hear from you!
Why You’ll Love Working at Easterseals Massachusetts:
Easterseals Massachusetts is a mission-driven, non-profit organization focused on ensuring that children and adults with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play. By joining our team, you’ll immediately start making an impact in the lives of individuals and their families. Plus, we’re offering full-time opportunities in the Greater Boston area, Central Massachusetts, and surrounding areas!
At ESMA, you'll experience a unique and diverse professional journey by working with a wide range of clients across multiple settings, which may include schools, day habilitation programs, skilled nursing facilities, home health services, and early intervention programs. You'll gain invaluable experience working with individuals of all ages and varying degrees of medical complexity. This exposure will sharpen your skills, making you a leader in the field of occupational therapy!
What We Offer You:
- Full and part-time positions available
- A dynamic, supportive environment where you can grow and develop as a clinician
- Mentorship from experienced OTs and collaborative support from a multidisciplinary team
- Opportunities to develop your clinical skills in a variety of settings with diverse clients across the lifespan
- Meaningful, rewarding work that’s making a tangible difference in local communities
- Access to training opportunities and continuing education to enhance your clinical skills
- A supportive work environment that allows you to maintain a healthy balance between your professional and personal life
- A leadership team that encourages a supportive work environment where everyone’s contributions are valued
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Provide client-centered care across various settings, including schools, day habilitation programs, and skilled nursing facilities, to promote meaningful participation in daily activities.
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations through contextual and clinical observations, standardized assessments, and interdisciplinary collaboration to assess clients' strengths, challenges, and functional abilities.
- Support skill development by using evidence-based interventions to enhance essential life skills related to self-care, work, and leisure.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care and equip clients and families with education, strategies, and resources for long-term success.
- Mentor Occupational Therapy students, fostering their professional growth, contributing to the development of the field, and enhancing client care through shared knowledge and insights.
Growth, Mentorship & Professional Development:
- Gain exposure to new settings and patient populations and find the perfect fit for your clinical style
- Access an interdisciplinary network of clinicians (AAC, ATP, PT, SLP, BCBA) to help you navigate complex clinical situations
- Tuition reimbursement for courses and degree programs
- Annual subscription to MedBridge for access to high-quality CEU courses
- CEU reimbursement to continue growing your expertise
- Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organization
We’re Looking for Someone Who:
- Holds a valid/current professional license as an Occupational Therapist in Massachusetts (or will soon!)
- Graduate of an accredited master’s level (or higher) program in Occupational Therapy
- Is willing and able to travel to/between multiple work locations
- Can pass extensive background checks and provide professional references
- Is eager to explore multiple settings and patient populations
- Is a passionate clinician committed to making a difference in the lives of others
Your Benefits Include:
- Mileage and travel time reimbursement
- Licensure and professional membership reimbursement
- Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees
- 10 paid holidays every year
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Comprehensive insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
- Employee assistance program offering confidential counseling services
- Health & wellness reimbursement program
Easterseals Massachusetts is dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to live, learn, work, and play. If you’re passionate about making a real difference, we’d love to have you on our team!
Apply today and start making a lasting impact!
At Easterseals MA, we champion diversity, inclusion, and equity to foster an environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We welcome a broad spectrum of individuals. We celebrate unique perspectives and strive to dismantle barriers that hinder individuals from reaching their full potential.
We actively engage with our staff, volunteers, partners, and the broader community to promote understanding, empathy, and collaboration. Collectively, we are changing the way the world defines and views disability, making profound and positive differences in people’s lives every day. By beginning with our diverse workforce, we demonstrate our commitment throughout the commonwealth.
Together, we can create a workplace where everyone thrives by ensuring all feel welcome and valued.
Easterseals Massachusetts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other legally protected characteristic.
