Occupational Therapist (OT)

Stellar Health Group; Barre (VT); On-site; USD 120,402,000 - 157,597,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time

$42–$55/hour

In-house rehab team

New grads welcome

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Collaborative environment

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Berlin Health & Rehabilitation Center in Barre, Vermont, is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Occupational Therapist to join our in-house rehabilitation team. You will evaluate residents and create individualized treatment plans to address ADLs, mobility, strength, balance, and cognition.

New graduates are welcome to apply. Compensation ranges from $42 to $55 per hour, with a supportive interdisciplinary culture and opportunities to grow clinically in a SNF setting.

Qualifications

• Active OT license in Vermont is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Experience in SNF or long-term care preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to determine OT needs and goals.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on findings.
• Provide OT interventions addressing ADLs, mobility, strength, balance, cognition.
• Create rehab programs to improve independence and safety.
• Administer OT treatments per plan of care.
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions as needed.
• Establish updated goals based on progress and findings.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment and safety.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapy staff.
• Supervise OT Assistants as applicable.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the team.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.
• Maintain records of treatment, goals, progress, and discharge.
• Comply with regulations and facility policies.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Compliance with licensing

Education

Accredited OT program

Tools

Net Health

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Berlin Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our in-house rehabilitation team in Barre, Vermont.

Pay: $42–$55 per hour

We provide person-centered care focused on helping residents and patients improve functional independence, safety, and quality of life. Our interdisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide high-quality, compassionate care.

New graduates are welcome to apply!

Occupational Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and patients to determine their occupational therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation goals.

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation findings, physician orders, patient needs, and established standards of care.

• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions to address activities of daily living (ADLs), functional mobility, strength, coordination, cognition, balance, and other areas of occupational performance.

• Create personalized rehabilitation programs designed to improve functional independence, safety, and quality of life.

• Administer medically necessary occupational therapy treatments in accordance with the established plan of care.

• Monitor patient progress and response to treatment and modify interventions as clinically appropriate.

• Establish and update individualized goals based on patient progress and clinical findings.

• Provide education, training, and support to residents, patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans, adaptive techniques, safety, and strategies to promote independence.

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapy team members, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate quality patient care.

• Supervise and provide guidance to Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with applicable regulations and professional standards.

• Communicate changes in patient condition, progress, and treatment needs to the appropriate members of the healthcare team.

• Complete evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and other required documentation accurately and timely.

• Maintain accurate records related to treatment, goals, progress, and discharge planning.

• Comply with applicable federal and state regulations, professional standards, and facility policies.

• Participate in required meetings and other duties as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Occupational Therapist Qualifications

• Active and valid Occupational Therapy license in Vermont.

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or long-term care setting preferred.

• Current knowledge of occupational therapy treatment practices, techniques, and interventions.

• Familiarity with Net Health or similar electronic documentation systems preferred.

• Strong clinical, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively with residents and patients with a variety of needs and abilities.

• Strong understanding of functional assessment, rehabilitation, and strategies to promote independence.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

• Must be in good standing with all applicable licensing boards and regulatory agencies.

Why Join Berlin Health & Rehabilitation Center?

• Full-Time Opportunity

• $42–$55 per hour

• In-house rehabilitation team

• New graduates welcome to apply

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Flexible scheduling

• Supportive and collaborative clinical environment

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and patients