Occupational Therapist (OT)

Sterling Therapy Providers; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time and Per Diem

Job summary

Sterling Therapy Providers is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) in Fall River, MA to organize and lead occupational therapy programs that facilitate rehabilitation. The OT will guide residents through activities to restore and enhance daily function, while coordinating with the rehab team to tailor treatments and ensure optimal outcomes.

The role requires licensure eligibility and a graduate OT program, with responsibilities spanning evaluation, documentation, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a rehabilitation-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop treatment goals and plans.
• Design and fit adaptive devices and trains residents in their use.
• Select appropriate activities matching patient capacity and interests.
• Consult with rehab team to tailor activity programs.
• Instruct residents in skills and techniques and track progress.
• Adapt programs to individual needs.
• Attend care conferences and related meetings.
• Lead training programs for staff in OT techniques.
• Requisition supplies and equipment as needed.
• Maintain and report on equipment status and repairs.
• Supervise supportive OT personnel.
• Deliver compassionate, high-quality care to residents and families.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

OTA curriculum graduate

Licensed or eligible for licensure

Certified by AOTA or eligible

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Full Time Pay Rate: $45 to $52 PER HOUR

PRN Pay Rate: $55 to $60 PER HOUR

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time and 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

• 1 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;
• 2 Designs and fits adaptive devices and trains residents in the use of adaptive devices including splints and orthotics;
• 3 Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest;
• 4 Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate activity program consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;
• 5 Instructs resident in the skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates resident progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential;
• 6 Adapts program according to the needs of individual resident;
• 7 Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing conferences and other related meetings;
• 8 Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in occupational therapy techniques and objectives;
• 9 Requisitions supplies and equipment as necessary;
• 10 Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary;
• 11 Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards;
• 12 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:

• 1 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.
• 2 Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state.
• 3 Registered and/or eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.

JOB SKILLS:

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

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

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