Occupational Therapist

ummh; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and plan therapies for diverse patient populations, including infants through geriatrics, inpatient or outpatient settings. You will develop treatment plans, implement therapeutic interventions, and collaborate with physicians and staff to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include documenting care, ensuring safety, and participating in program improvements while meeting departmental quality standards and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current MA state license as Occupational Therapist.
• National certification is expected or completed.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapy evaluations and develops treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
• Analyzes data to assess current functional abilities and progress.
• Designs treatment plans with short- and long-term goals; delivers individual and group therapy.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

MA state license in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health?

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hours: 40

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Evaluates, plans and performs treatments to alleviate physical, cognitive/perceptual, psychosocial and or developmental dysfunction using purposeful activities and restorative therapeutic techniques. Participates in departmental activities to assure smooth operations and facilitate program enhancement.

Hiring Range: $33.91 - $61.14

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Full time, part time and per diem positions available

UMass Memorial Health Entities:

• Medical Center - Worcester (University, Memorial, Hahnemann)
• Health Alliance -Clinton (Leominster)
• Marlboro Hospital
• Harrington Hospital (Southbridge, Webster)
• Community Healthlink - Worcester
• Community Medical Group (Doctor Offices)

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. 1. Administers therapy evaluations and develops treatment plan for physically, cognitively, developmentally and/or functionally disabled patient populations, including infants and children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and frail elderly, inpatient or outpatient as assigned.
2. 2. Analyzes and interprets data and assesses individually current functional ability. Researches specific problems as required and makes a differential diagnosis when appropriate. Consults with physician regarding any contradictions or alternative forms of therapy. Assesses patient's progress, as related to their rehabilitation potential.
3. 3. Designs treatment plan based on initial evaluation and assessment. Establishes short- and long-term goals for patients. Utilizes therapeutic interventions and activities to remediate, restore, and/or compensate for losses in physical, perceptual, cognitive, sensory, psychosocial, and functional skills. Provides treatment in both individual and group settings.
4. 4. Selects purposeful activities suited to the patient's emotional, intellectual and physical functional level to upgrade the patient's performance to maximal independence.
5. 5. Educates patient, family and other caregivers in therapy program and goals. Participates in patient care meetings, collaborates with team members, assists with discharge planning. Discusses patient's treatment and progress with physician including any new or inconsistent findings.
6. 6. Documents care provided in medical record. Completes therapy billing and departmental statistics. Assists in maintenance of orderly, safe, and efficient working environment. Assists with inventory and purchasing as assigned.
7. 7. Assists in education and development of staff. Delegates caseload to therapist assistants, overseeing quality of care and supervising performance. Collaborates with team members to assure patient coverage and equitable work distribution.
8. 8. Participates in department quality improvement/assurance activities and program development initiatives.
9. 9. Supervises students according to Practice Standards.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

1. 1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
2. 2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. 3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. 4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. 5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
6. 6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. 7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1. 1. Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy or a bachelor's degree with a certificate or diploma for successful completion of a post-degree program in Occupational Therapy.
2. 2. Current MA state license as Occupational Therapist.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

1. 1. Successful completion of national cert