UHS·Pembroke, Massachusetts
The Occupational Therapist develops and implements therapeutic groups for adolescent and adult patients in an inpatient behavioral health setting. They are responsible for conducting screenings, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with the treatment team to meet long-term goals.
https://www.pembrokehospital.com/ Serving as a member of the Activities Therapy Department, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing a variety of therapeutic groups for assigned patient populations, which may include adolescents and/or adults. Benefit Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
Develops, organizes and facilitates occupational, activity and skill development groups for patients Ensures groups are age appropriate and consistent with level of growth, development and functioning Conducts all assigned occupational, therapeutic and activity groups Effectively utilizes the screening process to determine each patient’s general level of functioning in the areas of self-management, work/education, and social functioning in order to identify and deliver appropriate therapeutic services Documents appropriately patient assessments, group notes and narrative notes utilizing chart and/or electronic medium as necessary. Assists in providing a therapeutic milieu for patient programming dapts group protocol to engage all participants regardless of individual functional capacity Identifies short-term goals and monitors progress toward identified long-term goals on the treatment plan. Identifies interventions for each objective which incorporates patient strengths Proactively communicates with treatment team regarding patient progress, areas of concern, and potential risks involving patient behavior Maintains attendance and progress notes for periodic review Enhances existing programs using creative problem solving for the benefit of patient care About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.
Education: Master's degree in Occupational Therapy is required Experience: Prior OT experience in a psychiatric / behavioral health setting is strongly preferred Certification: CPR certification and Handle with Care competency are required upon hire (provided during orientation) EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Market context
Occupational Therapist per diem openings in Massachusetts often draw interest from candidates with behavioral health or psychiatric experience, since that background is strongly preferred for this role. Competition can be tighter because employers look for a master’s-prepared OT who can quickly complete CPR certification and Handle with Care competency after hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight relevant mental health settings and readiness to meet onboarding steps.