Occupational Therapist (OTR)

Christopher House; Shrewsbury Street (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Christopher House in Worcester, MA is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OTR) for a part-time position on our clinical team. You will assess residents' ADL status, cognition, and self-feeding; develop and update plans of care; and document progress according to regulations.

This in-person role requires MA licensure and a patient-centered approach. Join a multidisciplinary team at a 150-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing center located at the top of Belmont Hill, dedicated to

Qualifications

• Assess residents' ADL status, cognition, and self-feeding to inform care plans.
• Participate in developing and updating plans of care with the care team.
• Document resident care and progress following regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' ADL status, cognition, and self-feeding; develop care plans.
• Help residents participate in tasks to restore and enhance performance.
• Communicate resident progress to supervisor and team.
• Document care in line with regulations and licensing.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of equipment and work area.

Skills

ADL assessment

Cognition

Self-feeding

Care planning

Communication

Documentation

Safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Massachusetts OT License

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OTR) - Part - Time Opportunity at Christopher House

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our clinical team at Christopher House, a 150-bed Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center located at the top of Belmont Hill in Worcester, Massachusetts. As an Occupational Therapist at Christopher House, you will work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary care team to provide essential therapy services to our patients and residents.

About the Role:

As an Occupational Therapist, you will assess residents' current ADL status, cognition, self-feeding skills, and develop comprehensive plans of care. You will also help residents participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance, communicate resident progress or problems to the supervisor and other team members, and document resident care according to Rehabilitation, regulatory, licensing, and requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Assess residents' current ADL status, cognition, self-feeding skills, and develop comprehensive plans of care
• Help residents participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance
• Communicate resident progress or problems to the supervisor and other team members
• Document resident care according to Rehabilitation, regulatory, licensing, and requirements
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition

Requirements:

• Current MA State Licensure
• Bachelor's Degree (Minimum)
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Inclusive Hiring:

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Experience:

• Nursing Home/Geriatrics: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Massachusetts OT License (Required)

Work Location:

In person