PD Occupational Therapist - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital OP

Whittier Health Network; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist to join their team. The role involves evaluating patients, creating treatment plans, and documenting progress while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have a degree in Occupational Therapy and relevant licensure. This position offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• Degree from an AOTA-accredited program required.
• Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals.
• Pursuit of continuing education courses in occupational therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized evaluation and treatment planning.
• Completes documentation and letters of justification.
• Coordinates treatment caseload and attends rehabilitation team conferences.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of adult rehabilitation

Knowledge of geriatric age group

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Haverhill Outpatient
Per Diem Occupational Therapist
Pay: $45.00/hour
Monday - Friday

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides individualized evaluation, documentation of findings and progress, comprehensive planning, and implementation of treatment plan, patient / family education and determination of rehabilitation and patient goals under the direction of a physician.
• Assesses and implements appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis and status and in accordance of the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics.
• Completes documentation (e.g., initial evaluation, daily flow sheets, weekly progress notes, discharge summaries and statistics) on a timely basis. Completes letters of justification for Durable Medical Equipment.
• Delegates appropriate duties to certified occupational therapy assistants, aides and supportive personnel.
• Coordinate and organizes a full treatment caseload (as appropriate as as per diem employee).
• Attends and reports at rehabilitation team conferences (RTC), treating team conferences (TTC) and family team conferences (FTC).
• Seek to provide or enhance staff, patient and family education through continuing education courses/seminars and review of current relevant literature.

Prerequisites:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-accredited program.
• Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• American Occupational Therapy Association membership preferred.
• Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant.
• Demonstrated pursuit of continuing education courses relevant to the field of occupational therapy.
• Demonstrated ability with interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Knowledge, experience, and proficiency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group.
• Knowledge of growth and development across the life span.