Occupational Therapist: Rehab & Education Focus

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); Vor Ort; USD 46.714 - 84.226; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for full-time, part-time, or per-diem roles. Exemption status is non-exempt with a 40-hour week; the hiring range indicates hourly compensation.

Responsibilities include evaluations, plan development, direct therapy in various settings, patient and family education, documentation, and collaboration with physicians. State licensure and national certification are required or eligible.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Massachusetts state license in Occupational Therapy required.
• Successful completion of the national certification exam or eligibility and scheduled for the next sitting.

Aufgaben

• Administers therapy evaluations and develops treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
• Analyzes data, assesses functional ability, researches problems, and consults with physicians regarding therapies.
• Designs treatment plans based on initial evaluation and establishes goals for individual and group therapy.
• Selects activities suited to patient level to maximize independence.
• Educates patients and families about the therapy program and progress; participates in care meetings.
• Documents care in medical records and completes billing; maintains safe environment.
• Assists in education and development of staff; supervises caseload and staff performance.
• Participates in department quality improvement and program development initiatives.
• Supervises students according to Practice Standards.

Kenntnisse

Therapy evaluation

Patient care

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Massachusetts state license as Occupational Therapist

Jobbeschreibung

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for full-time, part-time, or per-diem roles. Exemption status is non-exempt with a 40-hour week; the hiring range indicates hourly compensation.

Responsibilities include evaluations, plan development, direct therapy in various settings, patient and family education, documentation, and collaboration with physicians. State licensure and national certification are required or eligible.