Occupational Therapist (OT)

Sterling Therapy Providers; East Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime

Per Diem

Job summary

Sterling Therapy Providers seeks an Occupational Therapist to organize and conduct therapy programs, guiding residents through rehabilitation to restore daily functioning.

The OT will evaluate residents, develop treatment plans, and supervise adaptive devices and staff, ensuring compassionate, patient-centered care in a facility setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy program accredited by relevant boards.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure in the state.
• Registered and/or eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates residents and develops treatment goals and plans with documentation.
• Designs and fits adaptive devices and trains residents in their use.
• Selects appropriate activities based on each resident's capacity and interests.
• Collaborates with rehab team to choose activity programs.
• Instructs residents in skills and evaluates progress and rehabilitative potential.
• Adapts therapy program to individual needs.
• Attends resident care and staff conferences and related meetings.
• Provides training to medical, nursing, and other staff in OT techniques.
• Requisitions supplies and maintains equipment as needed.
• Supervises support staff per state and professional standards.
• Ensures high-quality, compassionate service for residents and families.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

OT curriculum graduate

State licensure eligible

Registration with ABOTA/ABC board

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Pay Rate: $55 to $60 PER HOUR

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapist organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs for the facility to facilitate rehabilitation. In addition, he/she directs resident participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. The Occupational Therapist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology.

RESPONSIBLITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Evaluates residents, develops appropriate treatment goals and methods, implements the occupational therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services; this includes application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination endurance, mobility, perceptual abilities, sensory awareness, sitting and standing tolerance, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, and psychological functioning;
• Designs and fits adaptive devices and trains residents in the use of adaptive devices including splints and orthotics;
• Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest;
• Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate activity program consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;
• Instructs resident in the skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates resident progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential;
• Adapts program according to the needs of individual resident;
• Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing conferences and other related meetings;
• Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in occupational therapy techniques and objectives;
• Requisitions supplies and equipment as necessary;
• Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary;
• Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards;
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the American Occupational Therapy Association and certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association under its requirements.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state.
• Registered and/or eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.

JOB SKILLS

• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES

• Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
• Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.