PD Occupational Therapist - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital OP

Flippa.com; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist. This role involves creating and implementing individualized treatment plans, ensuring proper documentation, and attending rehabilitation team conferences. The candidate should hold a relevant degree and current licensure, demonstrating interpersonal and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the Board of Allied Health Professionals.
• Pursuit of continuing education in occupational therapy.
• Knowledge and proficiency dealing with adult rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized evaluation and treatment plan implementation.
• Completes extensive documentation on patient progress.
• Coordinates treatment caseloads and educational initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Therapeutic knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

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.