Occupational Therapist -Per Diem

Whittier Health Network; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Westborough, MA is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team. You will perform individualized evaluations, develop and implement treatment plans, and educate patients and families as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation program.

Ideal candidates hold an OT degree from an AOTA-accredited program, MA licensure, BLS certification, and are committed to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-accredited program.
• Current licensure by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals.
• BLS certification for Adult, Child and Infant.
• Membership in AOTA preferred.
• Commitment to continuing education relevant to OT.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience with adult rehab and geriatric populations.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized evaluation, documentation of findings and progress, planning and implementation of the treatment plan with patient/family education.
• Assesses and implements appropriate OT plans based on diagnosis and status per ethical guidelines.
• Completes timely documentation: initial evaluations, daily flow sheets, progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Delegates duties to certified OT assistants and support staff as appropriate.
• Coordinates and manages a full treatment caseload as a per diem employee.
• Attends rehabilitation team, treating team and family conferences.
• Pursues continuing education and stays current with relevant literature.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Geriatrics knowledge

Adult rehabilitation knowledge

Education

OT degree from AOTA-accredited program

Massachusetts OT licensure

BLS certification

AOTA membership preferred

Job description

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital

Per Diem Occupational Therapist

Pay: $50.00/hour

Looking to advance your career, but not sure where? Make a difference in your patients’ lives and further your career with us at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, Westborough!

• Work alongside Physiatrists, Neurologists and multidisciplinary team with multiple OT/PT/SLP’s
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Supportive Leadership: Experienced team working alongside you
• Referral program
• Convenient Location: Easy access from I-90, I-495, and Rt. 9
• Free On-Site Parking

Be part of a clinical team that sees great results!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides individualized evaluation, documentation of findings and progress, comprehensive planning, and implementation of treatment plan, patient / family education and determination of rehabilitation and patient goals under the direction of a physician.
• Assesses and implements appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis and status and in accordance of the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics.
• Completes documentation (e.g., initial evaluation, daily flow sheets, weekly progress notes, discharge summaries and statistics) on a timely basis. Completes letters of justification for Durable Medical Equipment.
• Delegates appropriate duties to certified occupational therapy assistants, aides and supportive personnel.
• Coordinate and organizes a full treatment caseload (as appropriate as as per diem employee).
• Attends and reports at rehabilitation team conferences (RTC), treating team conferences (TTC) and family team conferences (FTC).
• Seek to provide or enhance staff, patient and family education through continuing education courses/seminars and review of current relevant literature.

Prerequisites:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-accredited program.
• Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• American Occupational Therapy Association membership preferred.
• Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant.
• Demonstrated pursuit of continuing education courses relevant to the field of occupational therapy.
• Demonstrated ability with interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Knowledge, experience, and proficiency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group.
• Knowledge of growth and development across the life span.