OT - Occupational Therapist

Elderwood Administrative Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

PTO & Holiday Package

401(k) with Employer Matching

Continuing Education & Professional发展

Job summary

Mattapan Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will evaluate, develop, and implement individualized OT programs to improve function, safety, and independence for residents.

Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and delivering skilled therapies per physician orders. You will educate residents and families, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current state license to practice Occupational Therapy.
• Long-term care, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Strong clinical reasoning and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Passion for helping residents achieve meaningful functional goals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, develop, and implement individualized occupational therapy programs to improve function, safety, and independence.
• Perform OT evaluations and assessments based on resident needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on ADLs, mobility, cognition, safety and independence.
• Provide skilled occupational therapy treatments according to physician orders and plans of care.
• Help residents improve motor skills, coordination, strength, and functional tasks.
• Incorporate meaningful activities to support resident goals and safety.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on strategies to promote independence.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications as appropriate.
• Participate in discharge planning and transition goals.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and participate in interdisciplinary meetings.
• Provide clinical direction to OT Assistants and promote a safe rehab environment.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Graduate of OT program

Current OT license

Job description

Salary

$ 44 / hr $ 55.80 / hr

Overview

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Help Residents Regain Independence Through Meaningful Care.

At Mattapan Health & Rehabilitation Centeroccupational therapy is about helping residents return to the activities that bring purpose, confidence, and independence to their daily lives.

We are seeking a compassionate and clinically driven Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our rehabilitation team. As an OT at Bear Mountain, you will have the opportunity to provide individualized, patient-centered therapy while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to improving resident outcomes and quality of life.

If you are passionate about functional recovery, creative problem-solving, and helping residents achieve meaningful goals, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

Why Join Mattapan Health & Rehabilitation Center?

At Mattapan Health & Rehabilitation Center, our rehabilitation professionals play an essential role in helping residents achieve their highest level of independence. Our therapy teams work collaboratively with nursing, providers, and other disciplines to deliver exceptional resident-centered care.

Full-Time Benefits Include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• PTO & Holiday Package
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Continuing Education & Professional Development Opportunities
• Supportive Interdisciplinary Therapy Team
• Opportunities for Career Growth

Join a Team That Puts CARE Back Into Healthcare

At Mattapan Health & Rehabilitation Center , our values of Performance, Integrity, Transparency, Respect, and Communication guide how we care for our residents and support our team members.

Our Occupational Therapists are not just providing treatment—they are helping residents rebuild confidence, maintain dignity, and achieve goals that matter.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

As an Occupational Therapist at Bear Mountain, you will evaluate, develop, and implement individualized occupational therapy programs designed to improve function, safety, and independence.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform occupational therapy evaluations and assessments based on resident needs
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on improving daily living skills, mobility, cognition, safety, and functional independence
• Provide skilled occupational therapy treatments according to physician orders and established plans of care
• Help residents improve motor skills, coordination, strength, reasoning abilities, and ability to complete activities of daily living
• Incorporate meaningful therapeutic activities to support resident goals, including dressing, grooming, eating, mobility, and other functional tasks
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on strategies to promote independence and safety
• Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications when appropriate
• Participate in discharge planning and assist residents and families with transition goals
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Participate in resident care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Provide clinical direction and support to Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Promote a safe, organized, and positive rehabilitation environment
• Our Occupational Therapists work with residents experiencing a variety of rehabilitation needs, including:

• • Orthopedic recovery
  • Neurological conditions
  • Stroke recovery
  • Cognitive and memory-related challenges
  • Balance and safety concerns
  • Functional decline
  • ADL retraining needs
  • Long-term maintenance and quality-of-life goals

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current state license to practice Occupational Therapy
• Long-term care, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation experience preferred
• Strong clinical reasoning and treatment planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Passion for helping residents achieve meaningful functional goals

• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors.In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.