Occupational Therapist (Inpatient), Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc.; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist (Inpatient) for Winchester Hospital on a part‑time/per diem basis. The role focuses on designing and implementing individualized OT programs to improve function and reduce pain in acutely ill patients.

Required are a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and MA licensure, with acute care experience. This position emphasizes teamwork within a multidisciplinary care environment and active discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy (required).
• Massachusetts OT license (required).
• Acute care experience (required).

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents an initial examination to identify problems and plan treatment.
• Plans and carries out individually designed treatment plans to improve or restore function and alleviate pain.
• Re-evaluates treatment effectiveness and adjusts interventions for maximum benefit.
• Communicates with patients and medical practitioners regarding outcomes and expectations.
• Records prognosis, treatment, response and progress in EMR and provides discharge reports.
• Collaborates with physicians, allied health professionals, nursing and case managers and families.
• Participates in discharge planning to optimize long‑term outcomes.
• Engages in community activities to raise awareness of Winchester Hospital services.
• Transfers patient with appropriate assistive device to minimize risk.
• Responds to supply/equipment issues to ensure availability.

Skills

Acute care experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

## Occupational Therapist (Inpatient), Per DiemApplylocations: Winchester Hospitaltime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR99935**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.**Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by planning, preparing and carrying out individually designed programs of occupational therapy treatment to improve or restore function, alleviate pain and enhance patient outcomes. This clinical staff professional will have an impact on improving patient care and patient satisfaction by skillfully and empathetically treating patients with a variety of diagnoses in an empathetic and encouraging manner.**Job Description:****QUALIFICATIONS****Education Required:** Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy**Education Preferred:** Masters degree in Occupational Therapy**Experience Required:** Acute care experience**LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS****Required:** Valid State of Massachusetts Occupational Therapy License**JOB FUNCTIONS*** Performs and documents an initial examination, evaluating the data to identify problems to determine a working treatment plan prior to implementing interventions.* Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed treatment plan to improve or restore function, alleviate pain and enhance patient outcomes.* Re-evaluates the effectiveness of treatment on an on going basis adjusting treatments to achieve maximum benefit.* Communicates with patients and medical practitioners regarding outcomes and expectations during the course of patient care* Records prognosis, treatment, response and progress in electronic medical record and provides referral source with proper updates and discharge reports.* As a member of the multidisciplinary patient care team, communicates clearly to physicians, allied health professionals, nursing and Case Managers as well as patients and their families.* Participates in discharge planning when requested to optimize the patient’s long term outcome.* Participates in community activities to enhance awareness of Winchester Hospital and rehabilitation services.* Transfers patient with appropriate assistive device to minimize risk to patient and therapist.* Responds to supply/equipment issues in a timely manner to ensure availability of equipment and to maximize its useful life.**Pay Range:**$38.50 - $53.90The 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.## As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.