Occupational Therapist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Part-time Occupational Therapist at Mount Auburn Hospital in Massachusetts. The role involves evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, and coordinating care with physicians and families.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's or entry-level Master's in OT, a current MA license, and at least one year of experience, with strong communication and organizational skills to manage patient care load.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or entry-level Master's degree in occupational therapy required.
• Current Massachusetts licensure to practice occupational therapy required.
• Minimum of one year of work experience as an occupational therapist.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates referred patients using tests, measurements, and history.
• Recommends treatment plans with patient/family and physician, including goals and frequency.
• Administers therapeutic techniques and monitors patient response.
• Supervises aides, students, and volunteers in patient care.
• Documents care accurately and timely in medical records.
• Coordinates with patient/family, physician, and facilities to facilitate care.
• Maintains professional knowledge via continuing education and literature.
• Participates in departmental meetings and improvement activities.

Skills

Good communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Massachusetts OT licensure

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy (entry level)

Job description

## Occupational TherapistApply: Mount Auburn Hospital: Part time: Posted Today: JR105245**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.**Patients referred for Occupational Therapy services are evaluated and treated in an effective, efficient, and caring manner. Information about patient treatment is communicated in oral and/or written form in a concise, informative, and timely way and in accordance with all regulatory requirements. Support staff or students participating in the care of the patient are supervised to assure the appropriateness and effectiveness of care.**Job Description:****Principal Duties and Responsibilities** 1. Evaluates referred patients accurately using appropriate tests, measurements, and history. 2. Recommends treatment plans in conjunction with the patient and/or family and physician which is based on the evaluation results and includes the frequency and duration of treatment, long- and short-term goals, and expected functional outcomes. 3. Administers appropriate therapeutic techniques accurately and continuously monitors the patient's response to treatment, modifying the program as needed. 4. Assists in orientation, training, and supervision of aides, students, and volunteers assigned to participate in patient care or departmental projects. 5. Documents patient care accurately and in a timely way in the medical record and as needed to facilitate continued care or billing. 6. Confers with the patient and/or family, referring physician, staff, vendors, or other facilities to facilitate or coordinate care or obtain patient equipment. 7. Maintains and enhances professional knowledge and skills through participation in continuing education programs, professional organizations, and/or review of professional literature. 8. Participates in departmental meetings, projects, and ongoing performance improvement activities.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED**1. A Bachelor's degree or entry level Master's degree in occupational therapy. 2. Current licensure to practice occupational therapy from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 3. Minimum of one year of work experience as an occupational therapist 4. Good oral and written communications skills and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and other healthcare providers. 5. Strong organization and time management skills to independently manage patient care load.**WORKING CONDITIONS**1. Normal hospital and clinic environment. 2. Standing and walking, stooping and bending 60% or more of the time. 3. Grasping, fine hand manipulation, and repetitive hand movements more than 60% of the a. time for outpatient treatment. 4. Occasional exposure to blood/body fluids and infectious diseases. 5. Complies with precautions, as defined by Infection Control staff, in patients/materials requiring**Pay Range:**$53.00 - $53.00The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.