Therapy - OT

Cynet Health; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a 13-week assignment in a Long Term Care setting. The role is daytime, 8-hour shifts, requiring at least 1 year of OT experience and active license and certifications.

You will screen and evaluate patients with cognitive and ADL disorders, develop an appropriate plan of care, utilize standardized assessments, and provide rehabilitative treatment. Collaboration with the care team and accurate documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in occupational therapy
• Experience in Long Term Care or Rehabilitation
• Active license and certifications required

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate patients with cognitive and/or ADL disorders.
• Develop a plan of care following regulatory and clinical standards.
• Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatments.
• Document progress and outcomes in the clinical record as required.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

ADL Assessment

Rehabilitation

Regulatory Compliance

Job description

Therapy - OT

Profession: Occupational Therapist

Specialty: Long Term Care

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience

License: Required

Certifications: Required

Must-Have: Long Term Care or Rehabilitation experience

Description:Effectively screens and evaluates patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders.Develops an appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.Provides rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including, but not limited to, ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and the use of supportive and assistive devices.Assesses patient progress and adjusts treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness.Modifies services in relation to patient evaluation and makes referrals as needed based on outcomes.Provides consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to physical disorders.Effectively communicates with supervisors and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.Provides a comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system.Maintains patient records according to company policy.Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.Participates in required meetings including patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings.Participates in required trainings, in-services, and conferences.Able to obtain necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.Able to supervise and support occupational therapy assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students.Adheres to professional practice acts, codes of conduct, and ethics during occupational therapy practice.