Occupational Therapist/OT Clinical Specialist

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA seeks an Occupational Therapist/OT Clinical Specialist to evaluate and treat both adult and pediatric patients using OT modalities. The role requires documenting care, communicating with the care team, and training assistants and students.

Responsibilities include initiating treatment plans, conducting diagnostic tests, and maintaining equipment while adhering to safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and current BLS.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new patients and set objective measurable goals for functional outcome.
• Administer diagnostic tests to determine extent of impairment and prognosis.
• Perform treatment procedures, fabricate adaptive equipment/splints and adapt therapy techniques.
• Provide objective documentation of patient care and education to patients and families.
• Communicate progress and discharge planning with medical/other care team.
• Maintain therapy equipment and inventory; assist in staff training and supervision.
• Maintain departmental policies, safety, and infection control programs.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy

Massachusetts licensure

Current BLS

Job description

Occupational Therapist/OT Clinical Specialist - (260826-50001944)

Thepayrange displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare's benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Purpose of Position: To evaluate and treat adult and pediatric patients utilizing the modalities of Occupational Therapy.

Description

• Evaluates new patients, sets objective measurable goals for functional outcome, establishes appropriate treatment programs, and provides documentation of same.
• Administers diagnostic testing procedures to determine the extent of patient's impairment and the prognosis for improvement.
• Performs treatment procedures, fabricates adaptive equipment/splints and adapts therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regime of therapeutic exercises. Re-evaluates patients, modifies treatment plan and procedures based on patient progress.
• Provides objective, analytic documentation of patient care, patient/family education and communication with other caregivers.
• Communicates effectively with medical/ allied health personnel regarding patient progress, needs, and discharge planning.
• Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to be continued by patient and family.
• Maintains Occupational Therapy equipment and inventory of supplies. Completes purchase orders and submits to manager for approval.
• Provides guidance and direction to Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, Aides, and affiliating students.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment programs, quality improvement initiatives, program evaluation, safety, environmental and infection control programs.
• Participates in clinical instruction of Occupational Therapy students as requested.
• Assists in training new personnel as requested by manager.
• Attends meetings as required and enhances professional growth and development through approved participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.
• Maintains daily statistical record of patient activity and charges.
• Performs other work related duties as assigned or requested.

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Cape Cod Hospital's commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

Qualifications

S18T:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution
• Licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Current BLS

S19T:

For OT Clinical Specialist, must meet all qualifications noted above, as well as the following:

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a clinical resource for rehabilitation staff in a focused area of clinical expertise; plans and conducts treatment programs for patients.
• Assists management in the planning, development, organization and supervision of the specified clinical specialty area.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Documentation of Specialist Certification.

Schedule Details

Schedule Details : 40 hrs. Per Week, Rotating Days/Eves, 8a-4p, 8:30a-4:30p, or 9a-5p, Rotating Weekends & Rotating Holidays

Organization

Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department : CCH-Occupational Therapy

Annual/Hourly : Hourly

Hiring Pay Range : $ 39.68 - $ 57.29