Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Northampton, Massachusetts
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
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Job info
Occupational Therapist, Outpatient
Location: Northampton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift:
- Monday & Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Tuesday & Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Description
Provide outpatient occupational therapy focused on hand and neurological rehabilitation. Deliver patient care tailored to optimize physical, functional, psychological, social, and emotional well-being. Work under clinical supervision within established policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Occupational Therapist license in Massachusetts
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy is mandatory
Onboarding and Compliance Requirements
- Submit a recent (within 6 months) professional color photo (no selfies, plain background, no eyeglasses)
- Professional license verification with primary source verification (no conditional licenses accepted)
- Documentation of immunizations or immunity for MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
- TB screening documentation within 3 months prior to start (skin test or blood test)
- Physician health statement within 1 year of start date
- Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start, including Massachusetts CORI and national sex offender registry checks
- Exclusion checks against OIG, GSA, MassHealth, and NH Medicaid lists within 30 days prior to start and annually
- Verification of highest level of education achieved
- Social Security Number trace for the past 7 years
- Submission of a detailed resume covering the past 7 years of work experience (including city and state)
- Two professional references within the last 4 years (minimum one supervisor-level)
- Completion of a skills checklist within 1 year of submission
- Confirmation of assignment form upon acceptance and for any extensions
- Candidate submission coversheet for initial assignment and new facility submissions
Additional Notes
- Positive TB test requires a negative chest x-ray dated after the positive test
- Name change documentation required if credentials do not match current legal name
- TB symptom survey required if positive PPD, updated annually
- Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position
This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and occupational therapists considering this outpatient role.
Facility
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Cooley Dickinson Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 140 beds
Northampton, MA
About
Northampton is surrounded by natural beauty, with the Connecticut River defining the town's eastern border while Mount Holyoke, the westernmost peak of the Holyoke Range, is just beyond. Downtown Northampton is rich in history, culture and the arts. It's home to first-rate galleries, museums, bookstores, a thriving music scene, eclectic eateries, breweries and well-preserved buildings dating from the early-18th to the mid-19th centuries. For live theater, film, music, dance and art, the Academy of Music Theater sits within a majestic building that opened in 1891 as the country's first municipally-owned theater. For those looking to further their education, school is a priority in the heart of the Five-College Area. It’s the home of the prestigious Smith College and offers abundant opportunities for lifelong learning.
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