Occupational Therapist

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 46,714 - 84,226; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for full-time, part-time, or per-diem roles. Exemption status is non-exempt with a 40-hour week; the hiring range indicates hourly compensation.

Responsibilities include evaluations, plan development, direct therapy in various settings, patient and family education, documentation, and collaboration with physicians. State licensure and national certification are required or eligible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Massachusetts state license in Occupational Therapy required.
• Successful completion of the national certification exam or eligibility and scheduled for the next sitting.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapy evaluations and develops treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
• Analyzes data, assesses functional ability, researches problems, and consults with physicians regarding therapies.
• Designs treatment plans based on initial evaluation and establishes goals for individual and group therapy.
• Selects activities suited to patient level to maximize independence.
• Educates patients and families about the therapy program and progress; participates in care meetings.
• Documents care in medical records and completes billing; maintains safe environment.
• Assists in education and development of staff; supervises caseload and staff performance.
• Participates in department quality improvement and program development initiatives.
• Supervises students according to Practice Standards.

Skills

Therapy evaluation

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Massachusetts state license as Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job Details

Exemption Status: Non‑Exempt

Schedule Details: Scheduled Hours: 40 hours per week, Shift: (not specified)

Hiring Range: $33.91 - $61.14

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)

Major Responsibilities

1. Administers therapy evaluations and develops treatment plans for physically, cognitively, developmentally, and/or functionally disabled patient populations, including infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and frail elderly, inpatient or outpatient as assigned.
2. Analyzes and interprets data, assesses functional ability, researches specific problems, and makes differential diagnoses. Consults with physicians regarding any contradictions or alternative therapies. Assesses patient progress relative to rehabilitation potential.
3. Designs treatment plans based on initial evaluation and assessment. Establishes short‑ and long‑term goals. 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. Selects purposeful activities suited to the patient's emotional, intellectual, and physical functional level to maximize independence.
5. Educates patients, families, and other caregivers in the therapy program and goals; participates in patient care meetings, collaborates with team members, assists with discharge planning, and discusses treatment and progress with physicians.
6. Documents care provided in the medical record. Completes therapy billing and departmental statistics. Assists with maintaining an orderly, safe, and efficient working environment, including inventory and purchasing as assigned.
7. Assists in the education and development of staff. Delegates caseload to therapist assistants, oversees quality of care, and supervises performance. Collaborates with team members to assure patient coverage and equitable work distribution.
8. Participates in department quality improvement and assurance activities and program development initiatives.
9. Supervises students according to Practice Standards.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2. Attends meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respects diverse views and demonstrates Standards of Respect, contributing to a professional, tolerant, civil, and inclusive environment.
6. Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar duties as required or directed.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Current Massachusetts state license as an Occupational Therapist.

Preferred:

• Any additional relevant credentials.

Experience/Skills

Required:

• Successful completion of the national certification exam, or eligibility and scheduled for the next sitting.

Preferred:

• Not specified.

Unless certification, licensure, or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience providing proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed may be substituted.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Work is considered medium. The position requires indoor work in a normal patient care environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UMass Memorial Health encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.