About the role
Pay: $36.00 to $43.00 per hour
Description
The Inpatient Occupational Therapist and Recreational Therapy Coordinator at Springfield Hospital will:
Utilize the occupational therapy process to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals across inpatient medical, surgical, swing bed, and behavioral health settings.
Focus on maximizing patient independence, safety, and participation in meaningful daily activities through skilled evaluation, intervention, education, and discharge planning.
Coordinate recreational therapy programming to support patients’ physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being during hospitalization.
Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary care team to facilitate functional recovery, safe transitions of care, and optimal patient outcomes within the unique challenges of a rural healthcare environment.
Actively participate in admission recommendations, discharge planning, and determination of post-acute care needs.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program (
preferred
)
Current Occupational Therapist license in Vermont in good standing
Previous healthcare experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Pleasant bedside manner
Motivational skills
Time management
Complex problem-solving skills
Service-oriented
Instructing and teaching skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Salary Range:
The base rate for this position is $36.00 - $43.00 per hour. The hourly range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the position. The rate for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate.
Springfield Hospital is proud to offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, 401k with an employer match, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, and referral bonuses. Employees are part of a close-knit, mission-driven team that values collaboration and growth.