Inpatient Occupational Therapist & Recreational Therapy Coordinator - FT/80

Springfield Hospital; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 49,593 - 59,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with employer match

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Springfield Hospital in Vermont is seeking an Inpatient Occupational Therapist and Recreational Therapy Coordinator to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care across inpatient medical, surgical, swing bed, and behavioral health settings.

You will maximize patient independence, coordinate recreational therapy, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support functional recovery and safe transitions of care in a rural healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Current Vermont OT license in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered occupational therapy across inpatient settings.
• Coordinate recreational therapy to support physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for functional recovery and safe care transitions.
• Participate in admission and discharge planning.
• Work within a rural healthcare environment to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

bedside manner

Motivational skills

Time management

Complex problem-solving

Service-oriented

Instructing/teaching

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

The Inpatient Occupational Therapist and Recreational Therapy Coordinator at Springfield Hospital will:

• Utilize the occupational therapy process to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals across inpatient medical, surgical, swing bed, and behavioral health settings.
• Focus on maximizing patient independence, safety, and participation in meaningful daily activities through skilled evaluation, intervention, education, and discharge planning.
• Coordinate recreational therapy programming to support patients’ physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being during hospitalization.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary care team to facilitate functional recovery, safe transitions of care, and optimal patient outcomes within the unique challenges of a rural healthcare environment.
• Actively participate in admission recommendations, discharge planning, and determination of post-acute care needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program (preferred)
• Current Occupational Therapist license in Vermont in good standing
• Previous healthcare experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Pleasant bedside manner
• Motivational skills
• Time management
• Complex problem-solving skills
• Service-oriented
• Instructing and teaching skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Salary Range: The base rate for this position is $36.00 - $43.00 per hour. The hourly range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the position. The rate for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate.

Springfield Hospital is proud to offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, 401k with an employer match, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, and referral bonuses. Employees are part of a close-knit, mission-driven team that values collaboration and growth.