OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Blessing-Health-Syste; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement + matching

4 weeks PTO in first year

Wellness Center access

Educational assistance

Job summary

Blessing Health System is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess patients' functional and cognitive abilities, including activities of daily living and motor skills. You will work with patients across age groups from neonates to geriatrics and coordinate care within the care team.

The role requires licensure and a commitment to the hospital’s mission, core values, and patient safety initiatives, with competitive benefits and a paid time off program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy (BS or MS).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' functional and cognitive abilities including activities of daily living and motor skills.
• Provide occupational therapy services to patients from neonate to geriatric.
• Support Blessing Health System's Mission and Patient Safety goals.

Skills

Functional assessment

Cognitive assessment

Communication

Education

BS/MS in Occupational Therapy

Job description

PAY RATE: $38.13 - $57.20
BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS
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• Retirement + matching
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year
• 24/7 Wellness Center access
• Educational assistance opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible to assess patient's functional and cognitive problems including daily living activities, upper extremity, strength, endurance, fine/gross motor skills and evaluates premorbid, vocational and community roles.

This position requires providing services to one or more age populations, including neonate through geriatric, in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.

This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Blessing Hospital. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values while supporting the strategic plan, goals, and direction of the Performance Improvement/Patient Safety Plan at Blessing Hospital.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training/Experience:

REQUIRED:

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy (BS or MS).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

License/Certifications/Special Requirements:

Possesses current Illinois Occupational Therapist license or confirmation from Illinois Department of Professional Regulation that licensure is in process.

Pay Status:

NON-EXEMPT HOURLY

EEO Statement: Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.