Occupational Therapy Assistant / Occupational Therapist (Per Diem)

Cape Cod Healthcare; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 62,508 - 89,027; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Healthcare is looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant or Occupational Therapist to develop and implement treatment plans for patients in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, guiding patient participation in activities, and maintaining records. Candidates should be licensed in Massachusetts and have an entry-level degree in Occupational Therapy. This role offers per diem hours with competitive pay as per the hiring range.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Currently licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational assessments and evaluate patient skills.
• Participate in treatment plan development and discharge planning.
• Facilitate patient activities and maintain accurate records.

Skills

English communication

Occupational therapy skills

Patient care

Crisis management

Education

Entry-level degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant in Massachusetts

Job description

Purpose of Position

To develop, coordinate and implement the occupational therapy segment of treatment in coordination with program staff, addressing functional activities such as goal‑oriented therapy to facilitate meaningful independent living; and to provide activities that will assess and help improve the psychosocial, emotional, cognitive and physical functional behavior of patients.

Description

• Conduct occupational assessments, sensory needs assessments, reassessments and evaluate patient's current cognitive, functional, interpersonal, intrapersonal and vocational/avocational skills.
• Occupational Therapist Assistant assists on the above.
• Utilizes evaluation methods that are appropriate to the client's age, education, cultural and ethnic background, medical status and functional ability.
• Participates in the development of patient's treatment plan, including discharge planning goals, based on information received from assessments.
• Guides patient selection of individual tasks or projects which are appropriate to their defined needs and goals, encourages and facilitates patient participation in activities.
• Assists and teaches patients in individual and/or group work. Modifies teaching interventions based on evaluation process.
• Maintains accurate and timely records in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Implements interventions, including crisis management procedures, in collaboration with the treatment team. Manages utilization of van and transport patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Participates in committees, Quality Assessment and Improvement activities and attends continuing education programs specific to providing psychiatric care for the population being treated.
• Complies with all established policies and procedures.
• Performs other work‑related duties as directed or requested.

Qualifications

Occupational Therapy Assistant - 8108 - S14T

• Able to read, write, and communicate in English
• Entry level degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution
• (OTA) - Currently licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• (NPI) - Current National Provider Identifier (NPI) registration
• (De‑escalation) - Completion of an approved De‑escalation Certification Course (obtain within 30 days, offered within)
• (BLS) - Basic Life Support certification (obtain within 60 days of position start, offered within)
• (Preferred) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Certification (NBCOT)

Occupational Therapist - 8265 - S18T

• Able to read, write, and communicate in English
• Entry level degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution
• (OT) - Currently licensed Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• (NPI) - Current National Provider Identifier (NPI) registration
• (De‑escalation) - Completion of an approved De‑escalation Certification Course (obtain within 30 days, offered within)
• (BLS) - Basic Life Support certification (obtain within 60 days of position start, offered within)
• (Preferred) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Certification (NBCOT)

Schedule Details

Per Diem Hours, Rot. Days, Occ. Weekends & Holidays

Organization

Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department

CCH-Adult Psych Unit

Annual/Hourly

Hourly

Hiring Pay Range

55 - 55