Occupational Therapist

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team in Mt. Pleasant, PA.

As a member of the Merakey Therapy team, an occupational therapist will work with clients in the Autism Centers, School Center, and Outpatient basis to help them achieve their fullest potential through the use of purposeful activity or interventions designed to achieve occupational performance outcomes. You will work with an interdisciplinary team, the client, the families/caregivers, referring providers, and program staff to establish, create, develop and implement an individualized treatment plan that addresses therapy goals by developing and promoting the client’s highest possible level of independence.

Earn up to $74K

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Daily Pay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access  for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.  to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Our ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelors of Arts or Masters of Arts in Occupational Therapist program Certified by National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Must possess a valid State Occupational Therapist License.
• Experience working with children with autism preferred.

OR

• Unlicensed Occupational Therapists are welcome to apply. Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining licensure within 90 days of the date of hire.