Occupational Therapist — Meaningful Rehab & Growth

Elderwood Administrative Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

PTO & Holiday Package

401(k) with Employer Matching

Continuing Education & Professional​/​

Supportive Interdisciplinary Therapy “

Opportunities for Career Growth

Job summary

Bear Mountain in Boston, MA is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will evaluate, develop, and implement individualized programs to improve function, safety, and independence for residents in a long-term care setting.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, educate residents and families, and document progress in accordance with regulations, while promoting a safe, person-centered rehabilitation environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current state license to practice Occupational Therapy.
• Long-term care, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Strong clinical reasoning and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, develop, and implement individualized OT programs to improve function, safety, and independence.
• Perform OT evaluations and assessments based on resident needs.
• Develop treatment plans focused on ADL, mobility, cognition, safety, and independence.
• Provide skilled OT treatments per physician orders and care plans.
• Help residents improve motor skills, coordination, strength, and daily living activities.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on strategies to promote independence and safety.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications when appropriate.
• Participate in discharge planning and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Provide direction to OT Assistants and maintain documentation per regulations.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical reasoning

Treatment planning

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Current state license to practice Occupational Therapy

Job description

Bear Mountain in Boston, MA is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will evaluate, develop, and implement individualized programs to improve function, safety, and independence for residents in a long-term care setting.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, educate residents and families, and document progress in accordance with regulations, while promoting a safe, person-centered rehabilitation environment.