Aquatic Therapy Position

Job description

Looking to take your treatment sessions to the next level? Calling all OT’s, COTA’s and PT’s that LOVE to swim and spend time in the water, we are looking to hire part-time Aquatic Therapists to work 1, 2 or 3 shifts per week. You will gain professional growth, aquatic therapy skills and a collaborative learning environment in the field of Pediatric OT. We are looking for a Pediatric Aquatic Therapist with experience teaching swimming, working in a pediatric setting, or someone with a passion for learning.

Benefits of this position:

• Continuing education access and training
• Mentorship available
• Flexible schedule
• Simple and quick documentation

We are willing to train the right person with our online aquatic therapy education courses and Swim Whisperers Certification.

Swim Angelfish provides the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Part-time

Looking for therapists:

• Newton, MA- Friday 1:30-6pm
• Newton, MA - Saturday 10-4pm
• Reading, MA – Sunday 9:30-3:30pm
• Stoughton, MA - Thursday 2-7pm

If you're looking for a rewarding job, this is for you!

Salary: $40.00 - $65.00 per hour

Experience:

Special Needs: 1 year (Preferred)

Competitive swim: 1 year (Preferred)

Swim Lesson: 1 year (Required)

Check out Swimangelfish.com or contact kristin@swimangelfish.com to learn more!

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - COMMUNITY SERVICES

Locations: Waltham, Framingham, and Milford.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000/year depending on experience + Sign-on Bonus (half paid after 30 days of employment and half paid after 90 days of employment/pro-rated for part-time).

Wayside is looking for an Occupational Therapist to work with our growing Intensive Home Based Therapeutic Care (IHBTC) programs which have been recognized across the state for their hard work and dedication to families. This is a position available for 20-40 hours a week, split between two programs hosted out of the Waltham site. Wayside is seeking a creative, flexible, energetic individual to provide occupational therapy services as part of our Intensive Home-Based Therapeutic Care Program, where the focus will be on working with youth (12 years old to 21 years old) and their families, who are referred by the Department of Mental Health. Candidate must be committed to family-centered practice and align with Wayside's mission and values of strengthen-based work. 

What You Will Do:

• Provide assessments, treatment plan development, and direct intervention to any young adult and families who are seeking OT support within their IHBTC service.
• Collaborate with the treatment teams to help set therapy goals and ensure these goals are being met.
• Work collaboratively with a diverse team who provide their educational, professional, and lived experience to support a young adult and their families through treatment plan intervention, safety planning and crisis intervention. 
• Provide consultation for direct intervention that is focused on addressing the functional goals of the client.
• Provide education and consult support to clinical staff, young adults, and their families/caregivers.
• Provide home strategies and recommendations to families as well as in-home services if applicable.

Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:

• Strong clinical, observational, and writing skills.
• Collaboration with mental health clinicians and other treatment providers working as part of a group or individually.
• Ability to access safety in collaboration with team, to provide safety planning that incorporates effective OT interventions.
• Ability to work remotely, in the community, and in an office setting.
• Direct client care in client homes.
• Creativity to support program development to further integrate OT throughout our care.
• Experience in using clinical observations in assessment.
• Strong skills in psychoeducation and consultation. Ability to explain OT interventions to young adults, families, and other providers.
• Ability to empower staff with various training levels to utilize occupational therapy strategies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. Massachusetts licensure or are obtaining it prior to the start date.
• Experience serving adolescents with significant mental health needs.
• Experience addressing functioning in the home setting or community setting.
• Experience working with diverse population of individuals.
• Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Apply here for Waltham.

Apply here for Framingham.

Apply here for Milford.

I requested the social media flyer to our marketing department and will send it to you as soon as I have it. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Juliana Ferreira, BA 

(she/her/hers)
Recruitment Manager
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network
1 Frederick Abbott Way, Framingham, MA 01701

O. (508) 270-1209
juliana_ferreira@waysideyouth.org

 

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