Occupational Therapist
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Overview

Copley Hospital, located in Morrisville/Stowe VT, is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. Our small critical access hospital, nestled in the green mountains and home to Mansfield Orthopedics, is looking for an OT to provide care to both inpatients and outpatients. This individual would be responsible for the evaluation, treatment and education of inpatients, outpatients, swing bed patients and assist in the coordination of the Swing bed Activities program. Splinting, Ergonomics, TBI and Pediatric experience a plus.

This is a Full-Time position (PT available).

Copley Hospital has a variety of shifts available across Full-Time, Part-Time, and Temporary needs. Please consider applying to discuss how your availability may align.

Qualifications

Education Required:

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from accredited school.

Education Desired:

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school.

Experience Required:

Clinical experience in acute or subacute care and general outpatient therapy.

Experience Desired:

One to two years of employment experience including acute and subacute care, SNF including Activity programs, outpatient services. Experience in hand therapy and custom splint fabrication beneficial for coverage needs. Ergonomic assessment and pediatric experience a plus. EHR experience.

License and Certification Required:

Vermont license in Occupational Therapy. Certification with NBCOT. Valid drivers' license. BLS certification within 6 months of hire.Current Vermont licensure in good standing with no restrictions or stipulations.

Skills Required:

Independent in assessment and treatment of all client ages for neurological, orthopaedic, cognitive, sensory, psychiatric and developmental conditions. ADL self care training of acute and SNF level patients. Activity assessment and planning for swing bed patients. Skilled in outpatient musculoskeletal upper extremity injuries and orthopaedic surgical conditions. Cognitive assessment and treatment skills. . Clinical documentation to meet medical necessity requirements, using hospital computer technology.

Skills Desired:

Basic hand therapy for post operative conditions, including custom fabrication of upper extremity splints for orthopaedic and post operative hand conditions. Ergonomic assessment and program management. Experience with treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury. Experience treating pediatric developmental issues.