Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)

Life Care Centers of America; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide direct rehab care under physician referral in a post-acute setting. NBCOT certified with an active state license; 1 year experience preferred, new grads welcome. CPR required.

Responsibilities include developing measurable goals, supervising OTAs, and maintaining accurate charts while contributing to interdisciplinary teams. The role emphasizes patient rights, safety, confidentiality, and adherence to Life Care standards,

Qualifications

• NBCOT certification upon hire; renewal optional
• Graduate of an accredited OT program (BSOT/MSOT)
• Active OT license in the applicable state, in good standing
• 1 year experience preferred; new grads welcome
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation

Responsibilities

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and email
• Liaises with patients, families and support departments to plan for patient needs
• Maintain good body mechanics at all times
• Make independent decisions when warranted
• Familiar with post-acute care rules, regs and Life Care policies
• Implement and interpret department programs, goals and procedures
• Perform competencies including patient rights, safety and sanitation
• Maintain professional relationships with associates and vendors
• Protect confidentiality of information
• Follow Life Care Code of Conduct and complete required training
• Follow occupational treatment plans and functional goals
• Oversee and evaluate care by OTAs, Rehab Aides and students
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Utilize therapy software accurately
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients
• Assist in patient evacuation and maintain dependable attendance
• Communicate effectively on an interdisciplinary team
• Read, write, and speak English fluently

Job description

Position Summary

The OT - Occupational Therapist provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• NBCOT certified upon hire, but renewal is optional going forward
• Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (BSOT or MSOT)
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
• Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
• Must demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Follow occupational treatment plans for patients (i.e., activities of daily living)
• Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals
• Oversee and evaluate care given by OTAs, Rehab Aides, and students
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Floating Full time position

$43.00-$55.0/hourly based on experience

Sign-on bonus

FT- $3,000

PT-$1500