Band 6/7 Occupational Therapist

JustOT; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JustOT is hiring a Permanent Band 6/7 Occupational Therapist to support children with additional needs in Massachusetts. The role involves home visits and interprofessional collaboration with families, carers and a dedicated team. Driving is required and sponsorship is not available.

The successful candidate will assess, plan and implement pediatric OT interventions and develop specialist clinical skills to meet diverse developmental needs.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning and implementing occupational therapy interventions for children.
• Supporting families to achieve best outcomes.
• Developing problem solving and specialist clinical skills.
• Working within a hard-working team with admin support and clinical supervision

Job description

Permanent Band 6/7 Occupational Therapist

Salary: dep on band & Exp

Speciality: Paediatrics – Children with special needs

Must be a driver

Sponsor not available

JustOT have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work with one of our amazing clients who support children who have additional needs as down syndrome, an autistic spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and sensory processing difficulties.

The successful applicant:

• Have placement education experience working with children who have additional needs
• The caseload is variable and will include complex needs and also general developmental difficulties approach
• Majority of the children are seen in their homes, making exemplary interpersonal and communication skills a must
• Duties include assessing, planning and implementing appropriate occupational therapy interventions for children and supporting their families
• Support to develop problem solving and specialist clinical skills essential for meeting the demands of this setting.
• Successful applicant will be part of a hard working team who are motivated to provide the best possible outcome for the families they work with.
• Admin support and clinical supervision will be provided