Occupational Therapist-Inpatient

2 months ago
Fall River, Massachusetts$61.72 /HrPer Diem / PRNOccupational Therapy

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Southcoast Health System, Inc. as a Occupational Therapist-Inpatient in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Under direction of individually assigned Team Leader, Rehabilitation Services or designee, perform diversified patient care and related duties within the Rehabilitation Services Department.

Requirements

  • Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Qualifications A Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
  • Current Massachusetts License in Occupational Therapy is required.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $40.80 - $61.72/hr
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Southcoast Health System, Inc. in United States.

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyPatient CareRehabilitation ServicesCPR CertificationTeam CollaborationDiversity Awareness
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Position Insights

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Southcoast Health System is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Southcoast Health System lists compensation for this psychologist position at $40k to $61k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $61000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Fall River, Massachusetts.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($40k–$61k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Patient Care, Rehabilitation Services, CPR Certification, Team Collaboration, Diversity Awareness. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Perform diversified patient care and related duties within the Rehabilitation Services Department under the direction of the assigned Team Leader. Ensure high-quality care and support for patients in an inpatient setting.

Benefits package: Competitive pay, Earned Time Off, Employee Wellbeing Program, 403B Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition assistance, Federal Loan Forgiveness programs, Professional growth opportunities, Customized leadership training. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Southcoast Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
New Bedford, Massachusetts
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Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Earned Time Off
Employee Wellbeing Program
403B Retirement Plan with company match
Tuition assistance
Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
Professional growth opportunities
Customized leadership training

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

2mo ago

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