Occupational Therapist
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BLS OES 2024
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Lewisham as a Occupational Therapist in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- provide clear, OT‑focused information and advice to support residents to live independently.
- Lead Operational Manager Occupational Therapy Service Sarah.
- lead contact on this advert.
Requirements
- Relevant Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy is needed
- Weekend working is not required for this job
- The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s. Applicant handbook [https://lewisham. gov. uk/mayorandcouncil/counciljobs/applying/how
- /media/jobs/OccupationalTherapist02032026] to view the Job Description and Person Specification Salary £45,852
Benefits & Compensation
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Lewisham as a Occupational Therapist.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Lewisham a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Occupational Therapy position at Lewisham 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
Lewisham lists compensation for this psychologist position at $46k to $48k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($46k–$48k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Moving And Handling Assessment/Intervention, Minor Adaptations, Major Adaptations, Communication, Decision Making, Clinical Expertise, Equipment Provision. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will conduct telephone and home-based assessments for adults with physical and cognitive challenges, recommending tailored equipment and home adaptations to enhance independence and support carers. They will collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver person-ce...
Benefits package: Excellent training and development opportunities, Generous holiday allowance, Local government pension scheme, Flexible working and family friendly policies, Season ticket and bicycle loans, A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships, Supportive staff networks. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2mo ago
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