Occupational Therapist (OTR)

CHRISTOPHER HOUSE; Shrewsbury Street (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Christopher House in Worcester, MA is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OTR) for a part-time role on our clinical team. The successful candidate will assess residents, develop care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support ADLs and cognition.

Requirements include a Massachusetts OT license, a Bachelor's degree, and strong critical thinking. This in-person position emphasizes safe, high-quality resident care in a skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (minimum) in OT or related field.
• Current MA State Licensure as Occupational Therapist.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

ADL assessment

Cognition assessment

Self-feeding skills

Documentation

Team communication

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