Pays $35.78-$53.67/hrOccupational Therapist market median is ~$73k (52 jobs) · Top 25% in Geriatrics (Occupational Therapy) for work-life (5.1/10, vs 78 in this specialty)

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Top 25% in Geriatrics (Occupational Therapy)No nightsFull-Time
Posted 2mo ago

About the Role

Full-time OT in geriatric rehab. Day shift, rotating weekends. $74K-$112K. Berlin, VT.

Join University of Vermont Health Network as a Occupational Therapist – Geriatric Rehab in Berlin, Vermont.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $35.58 - $53.85/hour.
  • Mentoring for new graduates

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with University of Vermont Health Network in Berlin, Vermont.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients to develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on functional limitations and patient-centered goals. They manage caseloads, maintain documentation, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize quality of life for geriatric patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and possess a Vermont State License. BLS training and experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility are preferred, though new graduates are welcome.

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Clinical ReasoningPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningTherapeutic TechniquesCaseload ManagementDocumentationBillingTime ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationStudent SupervisionGeriatric CareEvidence-Based Practice

Geriatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 74% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Vermont's cost-of-living index is 118.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state — Vermont ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Occupational Therapist position at University of Vermont Health Network includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 52 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
38%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
6%

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About University of Vermont Health Network

Hospitals and Health Care
Burlington, VT
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Salary range $74,000 - $112,000/year
Day shift
Rotating weekends
Mentoring for new graduates