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Hyannis, Massachusetts

Outpatient Occupational Therapist - Spaulding

Occupational TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$94k-$120k

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Job Description

Site: Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care.

We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Come join our team at Spaulding Rehabilitation on beautiful Cape Cod.

Spaulding Rehabilitation Cape Cod is a nationally recognized rehabilitation leader in a unique Cape Cod setting. As the Cape’s only hospital-level rehabilitation provider with inpatient and outpatient programs, we are part of the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network and Mass General Brigham.

Spaulding Cape Cod offers a highly attractive outpatient practice environment with clinic locations in Plymouth, Hyannis, Orleans, Sandwich (Adult & Pediatric), and nearby communities. The outpatient therapy program emphasizes a 1:1 treatment model, specialty practice areas, mentorship for new graduates, continuing education, clinical education days, certification reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and a robust Therapy Clinical Ladder designed to recognize clinical expertise, leadership, and professional growth.

Spaulding Cape Cod is a strong destination for clinicians looking to advance their careers while helping patients regain mobility, independence, and quality of life.

This role is split between the Hyannis and Orleans clinics and includes a geographic pay differential.

Helps people of all ages to participate in the activities and occupations that are important to them. Routinely works with individuals who have physical, cognitive, developmental, or emotional challenges that affect their ability to perform everyday tasks.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

  • Conduct assessments of patients' physical, mental, and developmental abilities.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessments.
  • Implement and monitor treatment plans, adjusting as needed.
  • Provide education to patients and their families about therapeutic activities and exercises they can do at home.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and physical therapists, to provide comprehensive care.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and progress notes.
  • Attend staff meetings, continuing education programs, and professional development activities to stay current with new techniques and best practices.

Qualifications

Education

  • Master's Degree Occupational Therapy required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

  • Occupational Therapist [Massachusetts License] - required
  • Certified Hand Therapist [CHT] - preferred
  • Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Various Issuers - preferred

Experience

  • Occupational therapist experience 0-1 year - preferred
  • Hand therapy experience 0-1 year - preferred
  • Experience in a residential/assisted living or skilled nursing facility 0-1 year -preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to work effectively with patients and co-workers.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills required.
  • Additional Job Details (if applicable)
  • Physical Requirements
  • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location: 65 Old Colony Way

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

  • $94,244.80 - $119,787.20/Annual
  • Grade
  • 6

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.

Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.

The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

1500 Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level.

The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success.

These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will conduct patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans to help individuals regain mobility and independence. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team and provide education to patients and their families regarding therapeutic activities.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningPatient educationClinical documentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (194 salary observations; 630 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,943 salary observations; 28,957 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$107k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$94k–$120kOccupational Therapy median $96k (middle half $76k–$105k)439 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Massachusetts vs national$92k median in Massachusetts$96k nationally (−5%)194 state / 4,943 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$101k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Massachusetts229 active9,056 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 29% no call · 65% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment239 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,166 in the last 30 days1,639 the 30 days before (+93%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,089 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Somerville, Massachusetts
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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Continuing Education
Certification Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Clinical Ladder
Geographic Pay Differential
Mentorship for New Graduates