Occupational Therapist - Part-Time, Amherst, MA

Valley Medical Group, an independent, primary care focused multi-specialty organization is seeking an occupational therapist with certification or interest in hand therapy to work part time in our Amherst office. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with post ops, splinting, primarily orthopedic/neuromusculoskelatal disorders, and be confident treating elbows to hands.

About the position:

Outpatient only with a flexible schedule, 16 hours per week in Amherst Primarily treat patients with hand, arm and elbow disorders Opportunity to participate in leadership positions Shareholder opportunity after two years Competitive compensation Sign on bonus Generous vacation Conducting clinical evaluations and developing care plans Follow our own patient panel Provide consultations to primary care and other medical staff related to physical therapy care Participate in practice wide health care initiatives such as smoking cessation and chronic pain management Treat young adults to geriatrics About you: Minimum of 1 year hand therapy experience Graduate of an accredited OT program and CHT certified or plan to be certified Licensure in Massachusetts Comfortable with splinting or orthotic fabrication National specialization or advanced clinical skills are preferred Experience in orthopedics strongly preferred Ability to work independently while being part of a team Capacity to deliver care via telehealth Valley Medical Group is located in some of the most desirable communities in New England with historical towns, heritage farms, cultural activities and outdoor pursuits that include downhill skiing and kayaking. We are a lifestyle driven practice and have a strong value around creating balance between life and work. Our offices are centrally located 20 minutes to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA, 15 minutes to the Vermont border, 25 minutes to the Connecticut border, an hour to the NY border and 90 minutes to Boston.