Occupational Therapist-Part-Time-Walpole, MA

The Home for Little Wanderers' Walpole-based programs are seeking an Occupational Therapist who will be responsible for providing evaluation, treatment, teaching and consultation to youth who attend the program's private school, Clifford Academy.

How You'll Be Making a Difference

• Administers tests and applies evaluation techniques to determine functional status and identify therapy needs.


• Analyzes evaluation results and designs a therapy program to meet needs of youth, incorporating factors of child’s developmental and medical history, social environment and educational placement.


• Develops individual treatment plans, adapting and adjusting goals and objectives appropriately.


• Provides individual and small group treatment both within the educational settings of The Home in Walpole.


• Provides on-going consultation to Clifford Academy students, families, and program staff/teachers as needed.


• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills necessary for team meetings, treatment conferences educational meetings, and family meetings as indicated.


• Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team; participating in meetings and conferences.


• Interfaces with parents, guardians, collateral agencies, community providers, and schools to coordinate youth treatment needs.


• Provides clinical supervision to Occupational Therapy students in internship placements within THLW as requested.


• Uses time effectively, maintains treatment notes and completes all documentation in a timely manner.


• Alters schedule as needed to meet the educational needs of the campus.


• Functions independently within the scope of these duties consulting with the supervisor and campus leadership for administrative issues/departmental operations.


• Serves on agency-wide, educational, and/or program committees as appropriate.


• Provides in-service training regarding strategies to facilitate carry over of skills learned in occupational therapy.

Qualifications

• Requires a Masters degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy with a current NBCOT registration and licensure as an Occupational Therapist granted by the State of Massachusetts.


• Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications.

Pay Range Positioning Summary

 The pay range listed represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.