The Key Program, Inc. is currently seeking a
Full-Time Occupational Therapist to work with adolescent males within our two group home programs located in
Wareham, MA and Fall River, MA. The hours available are flexible but would need to include after-school and/or weekend hours.
Qualifications:- Initial certification by National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy
- Current licensing by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board
- Registered with the State Board of Registration in Allied Health Professionals
- Two years of experience as an occupational therapist, preferably in school system or other pediatric practice setting
Total Compensation:$43.50 - 46.50 per hour In ADDITION to the salary, this full-time position qualifies for a $3,000 Hiring Bonus ($1500 at the completion of 3 months orientation and $1500 at the completion of 6 months)
- Insurance:Generous company contribution of over 90% of medical and over 70% for dental premiums. Medical (comprehensive preventative, diagnostic, and prescription, plus wellness and vision reimbursement). BC/BS provider network with low deductibles and co-payments. Dental (preventative and restorative services). Life (group term life equal to one's annual salary).
Professional Development:Up to $4,000 per year for tuition assistance, professional certification or courses taken for CEUs. Reimbursement of expenses related to professional licensure (application, testing, renewal fees). Free clinical supervision hours for those seeking licensure. Attendance at clinical seminars or conferences. Training and practice in evidence-based and innovative treatment methods such as DBT, CBT, Triple P, Risking Connection® trauma-informed care framework, neurofeedback and collaboration with colleagues throughout the organization.
Self-Care:Paid time-off benefits include 3 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks sick time, 3 days personal, and 3 days bereavement plus 12 paid holidays. Employee recognition awards and celebrations. Free, confidential employee assistance program for employees and adult household members for support with mental and physical health, financial, family, legal, parenting and other concerns.
Other:Reimbursement equivalent to IRS rate of $0.725/mile for work-related travel. Up to $50 reimbursement for AAA Roadside Assistance membership.403(b) Retirement savings account (tax-deferred). Tax-advantaged Dependent Care savings account. Generous employee referral bonus program.
Responsibilities: - Provide direct Occupational Therapy evaluations and re-evaluations, including assessment of prior and current level of function.
- Setting individualized goals and making discharge recommendations in accordance with standards of practice.
- Provide direct OT treatments according to standards of practice, including child and family education, progression of treatment plan and implementation of appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Report on child's progress through appropriate written documentation including evaluation forms, progress notes, education forms.
- Collaborate with physicians, social workers, children, family, and other members of the health care team relative to the child's treatment and progress as well as other affiliated agencies with regard to effective discharge planning.
