Weekend Occupational Therapist - Per Diem (Sign-On Bonus)

C100 UMass Memorial Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus possible

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan and treat patients across age groups in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role supports functional recovery and requires MA licensure and AOTA eligibility.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, coordinating with physicians and families, documenting care for billing, and participating in team meetings and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy or a bachelor’s degree with a post-degree certificate in Occupational Therapy.
• Successful completion of AOTA certification exam, or eligible and scheduled for next sitting.
• Current MA state license as Occupational Therapist is required.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapy evaluations and develops treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
• Analyzes data to assess current functional ability and plans care with physician input when needed.
• Designs treatment plans with short- and long-term goals and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Selects purposeful activities to increase independence at current functional level.
• Educates patients and families, participates in discharge planning and team meetings.
• Documents care for medical records and billing; maintains a safe environment.
• Delivers staff education, and delegates caseload to assistants while ensuring quality of care.
• Participates in quality improvement and program development initiatives.
• Complies with departmental policies and attends required meetings.

Skills

Therapy evaluation

Plan of care development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

MA state license as Occupational Therapist

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan and treat patients across age groups in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role supports functional recovery and requires MA licensure and AOTA eligibility.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, coordinating with physicians and families, documenting care for billing, and participating in team meetings and quality initiatives.