Occupational Therapist (OTA) in Brockton, MA

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 75,768; Part time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to provide skilled therapy in patients' homes, following physician plans and treatment goals. You will monitor progress, educate patients and caregivers, and prepare for discharge as appropriate.

Essential qualifications include state OT licensure, ACOTE-accredited education, and NBCOT certification, with eligibility to take the NBCOT exam. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and the care team.

Qualifications

• Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the practicing state.
• ACOTE-accredited OT education and NBCOT certification requirements.
• Eligibility or completion of NBCOT entry-level exam.

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy services per physician's plan of treatment.
• Assist evaluation of client functioning and contribute to care plan revision.
• Provide therapeutic activities to restore function and self-care.
• Observe, record, and report client responses to treatment and changes.
• Educate client/caregiver and health team on OT phases and adaptive devices.
• Provide staff in-service education as directed.
• Assess and reevaluate client needs; revise care plan as needed.
• Initiate diagnostic, preventive and rehabilitative procedures as appropriate.
• Maintain continuity of multidisciplinary care with the team.
• Promote care coordination through conferences and physician/field staff communication.
• Prepare and maintain individualized care progress records with accuracy.
• Stay current on OT trends for service provision and documentation.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service programs and reviews.
• Contribute to quality improvement and supervise OT Aide monthly.

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist

ACOTE-accredited OT program

NBCOT certification

Job description

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Provide skilled therapy intervention and treatment to patients in the home setting. This care includes appropriate utilization of treatment plans and assessment skills. Careful monitoring of the patient’s status and progress toward goals as well as compliance with physician’s orders. Responsible for educating patients and caregivers while preparing the patient/caregiver for discharge as appropriate.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

1. A person who

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(a) (1) Is licensed or otherwise regulated, if applicable, as an Occupational Therapist by the State in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply;

(2) Graduated after successful completion of an Occupational Therapist education program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), or successor organizations of ACOTE; and

(3) Is eligible to take, or has successfully completed the entry-level certification examination for Occupational Therapists developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).

(b) On or before December 31, 2009—

(1) Is licensed or otherwise regulated, if applicable, as an Occupational Therapist by the State in which practicing; or

(2) When licensure or other regulation does not apply–,

(i) Graduated after successful completion of an Occupational Therapist education program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) or successor organizations of ACOTE; and

(ii) Is eligible to take, or has successfully completed the entry-level certification examination for Occupational Therapists developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc., (NBCOT).

(c) On or before January 1, 2008—

(1) Graduated after successful completion of an occupational therapy program accredited jointly by the committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association; or

(2) Is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association or the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

(d) On or before December 31, 1977â”

(1) Had 2 years of appropriate experience as an Occupational Therapist; and

(2) Had achieved a satisfactory grade on an Occupational Therapist proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service.

(e) If educated outside the United States, on or after January 1, 2008 must meet all of the following:

(1) Graduated after successful completion of an Occupational Therapist education program accredited as substantially equivalent to Occupational Therapist entry level education in the United States by one of the following:

(i) The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).

(ii) Successor organizations.

(iii) The World Federation of Occupational Therapists.

(iv) A credentialing body approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

(2) Successfully completed the entry-level certification examination for Occupational Therapists developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).

Responsibilities/essential functions

The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

1. Implement occupational therapy services in accordance with physician’s plan of treatment. *

2. Assist the physician in the evaluation and assessment of the client’s level of
functioning by applying appropriate tests and assist in the development and revision of the plan of care. *

3. Treat the client through use of therapeutic activities designed to restore function and self care activities for improving function. *

4. Observe record and report the clients’ reaction to treatment and any changes in the clients’ condition to the physician, Clinical Manager and Case Manager. *

5. Educate client/caregiver and health care team in the phases of occupational therapy in which they may assist the client, in the use of adaptive devices, and durable medical equipment, as appropriate. *

6. Provides staff in-service education as directed by Clinical Manager.

7. Assess and regularly re-evaluate the needs of the client, develop, implement and revise the client’s plan of care. *

8. Initiate diagnostic, preventive and rehabilitative procedures as appropriate to the client’s care safety. *

9. Assist with plan of care and maintain continuity of multidisciplinary clients whenever needed to ensure good coordination of care.

10. Promote coordination of care through interdisciplinary case conferences and communication with physician and field staff. *

11. Develop, prepare and maintain individualized client care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to policies. Submit accurate documentation in accordance with agency policies. *

12. Keep abreast of occupational trends and knowledge for service provision, documentation and care coordination.

13. Participate in staff meetings, in-service programs and Utilization reviews.

14. Participate in the agency’s quality improvement program. *

15. Supervise the Occupational Therapy Aide at least every 30 days.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform to the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Elements

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to communicate effectively;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other related equipment;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to safely lift, move, or maneuver whatever may be necessary to successfully perform the duties of their position;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a general office environment; and
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a general office environment, with frequent travel to a variety of field sites.

Environmental Elements

Employee works in an office environment sometimes with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and sometimes travels to patients homes where they may have direct exposure to hazardous substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Employee will have to travel to a variety of patient homes and perform in conditions that vary greatly depending upon the client’s home environment. Some homes will be clean, neat, and maintained at a comfortable temperature. Other homes may be cluttered, dirty, with an uncomfortable temperature.

The above list reflects the essential functions and other job functions considered necessary of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, or assigned by supervisory personnel. This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.

By my signature, I acknowledge that I have read and understand this job description and its requirement and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job functions may be altered from time to time.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Medical specialties

• Home Health