Occupational Therapist – Inpatient Behavioral Health
Brattleboro, Vermont
Brattleboro Retreat

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Inpatient (Days)

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Facilitate development and rehabilitation of patients with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Occupational Therapy experience
• Behavioral health experience preferred (must be within the last 3 months)
• Licensed Occupational Therapist by NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy)
• Active Vermont or Compact OT license
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification
• Behavioral health experience and age groups must be clearly listed on the resume
• Resume must include all age groups worked with
• OT skills checklist from within the last year
• Two supervisory references from the last 2 years of employment
• Must be willing to float to other units and take charge shifts
• Driver’s license or candidate’s address must be included in submission packet

Additional Information

• Behavioral health experience is required and must be documented
• First-time travel therapists will be considered
• CPI training is offered onsite; confirmation required at submission
• Scheduling requests must be included in the submission
• RTO (Requested Time Off) cannot exceed 7 days
• Cancellation policy allows up to 3 shift cancellations per 13 weeks
• Holiday and call-back shifts are compensated at 1.25x the base rate (minimum 2 hours for call-back)
• Unbillable orientation is 8 hours
• The position is located in a rural area with limited housing and public transportation options; candidates should plan accordingly

Notes for Candidates

• Candidates living within 35 miles of the facility will have a rate adjustment (not included here)
• Experience with behavioral health patient populations is essential
• Must be comfortable working in an inpatient setting and flexible with unit assignments and charge shifts

Prior Travel Experience

• No prior travel experience required; first-time travelers will be considered

This job is suitable for Occupational Therapists with behavioral health experience seeking a temporary inpatient assignment in a rural Vermont location.