Occupational Therapist (OT)

premierburlington; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house rehabilitation team

Competitive compensation and benefits

New graduates welcome

Job summary

Premier Rehab & Healthcare at Burlington is actively seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our in-house rehabilitation team in Burlington, Vermont. This full-time position focuses on delivering person-centered care, developing individualized treatment plans, and promoting independence and safety for residents and patients.

You will work with an experienced clinical team to provide comprehensive OT evaluations, plan and implement interventions, and monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current and valid Vermont OT license.
• Must be in good standing with licensing/regulatory agencies.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy treatment practices and rehabilitation techniques.
• Strong clinical, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with residents and patients with varying needs.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Familiarity with electronic therapy documentation systems, including Net Health, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive OT evaluations and interpret findings.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs.
• Provide skilled OT interventions to improve independence and quality of life.
• Address ADLs, mobility, strength, coordination, cognition, balance, and other areas of function.
• Monitor progress and modify treatment approaches as needed.
• Set and update individualized treatment goals.
• Educate residents, patients, families, and caregivers on plans and safety.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapy team, and other staff.
• Supervise and guide OT Assistants per regulations and standards.
• Communicate changes in patient condition and progress to the team.
• Document evaluations, treatments, progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participate in required meetings and duties as directed by Rehabilitation leadership.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Accredited OT program

VT OT license

Tools

Net Health

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Premier Rehab & Healthcare at Burlington has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our in-house rehabilitation team in Burlington, Vermont.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality, person-centered rehabilitation services to our residents and patients. You will work alongside an experienced clinical team to develop individualized treatment plans that promote independence, safety, mobility, and quality of life.

Occupational Therapist Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and interpret evaluation findings.

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders, clinical findings, and patient needs.

• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions to improve functional independence and quality of life.

• Address activities of daily living (ADLs), functional mobility, strength, coordination, cognition, balance, and other areas of occupational performance.

• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment approaches as clinically appropriate.

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

• Educate residents, patients, families, and caregivers on 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.

• 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 healthcare team members.

• Complete accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatments, progress, goals, and discharge planning.

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

Occupational Therapist Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

• Current and valid Occupational Therapist license in Vermont.

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

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

• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy treatment practices and rehabilitation techniques.

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

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

• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

• Familiarity with electronic therapy documentation systems, including Net Health, preferred.

Why Join Premier Rehab & Healthcare at Burlington?

• Full-Time opportunity

• $42–$52 per hour

• In-house rehabilitation team

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Supportive, collaborative clinical environment

• Person-centered approach to rehabilitation

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

• New graduates are welcome to apply