Per Diem Occupational Therapist — Flexible Schedule & Growth

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 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.