Whittier Health Network

Rehabilitation hospitals and skilled nursing

Occupational Therapist

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWestborough, MA, USA$50 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-accredited program is required.
Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is required.
Certification in BLS of Adult, Child, and Infant is required.
Demonstrated pursuit of continuing education courses relevant to occupational therapy is required.
Interpersonal and organizational skills are required.
Knowledge, experience, and proficiency in adult rehabilitation and the geriatric age group are required.
Knowledge of growth and development across the life span is required.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized evaluation, document findings and progress, develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans, educate patients and families, and determine rehabilitation and patient goals under the direction of a physician.
Assess and implement appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis and status and in accordance with the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics.
Complete documentation, including initial evaluations, daily flow sheets, weekly progress notes, discharge summaries, and statistics, in a timely manner; complete letters of justification for Durable Medical Equipment.
Delegate appropriate duties to certified occupational therapy assistants, aides, and supportive personnel.
Coordinate and organize a full treatment caseload as appropriate for a per diem employee.
Attend and report at rehabilitation team conferences, treating team conferences, and family team conferences.
Provide or enhance staff, patient, and family education through continuing education courses or seminars and review of current relevant literature.

Desired Qualifications

American Occupational Therapy Association membership is preferred.

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital
Per Diem Occupational Therapist
Pay: $50.00/hour

Looking to advance your career, but not sure where?
Make a difference in your patients’ lives and further your career with us at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, Westborough!

Work alongside Physiatrists, Neurologists and multidisciplinary team with multiple OT/PT/SLP’s
Flexible Work Schedules
Opportunities for Advancement
Supportive Leadership: Experienced team working alongside you
Referral program
Convenient Location: Easy access from I-90, I-495, and Rt. 9
Free On-Site Parking

Be part of a clinical team that sees great results!

Primary Responsibilities:

Provides individualized evaluation, documentation of findings and progress, comprehensive planning, and implementation of treatment plan, patient / family education and determination of rehabilitation and patient goals under the direction of a physician.
Assesses and implements appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis and status and in accordance of the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics.
Completes documentation (e.g., initial evaluation, daily flow sheets, weekly progress notes, discharge summaries and statistics) on a timely basis. Completes letters of justification for Durable Medical Equipment.
Delegates appropriate duties to certified occupational therapy assistants, aides and supportive personnel.
Coordinate and organizes a full treatment caseload (as appropriate as as per diem employee).
Attends and reports at rehabilitation team conferences (RTC), treating team conferences (TTC) and family team conferences (FTC).
Seek to provide or enhance staff, patient and family education through continuing education courses/seminars and review of current relevant literature.

Prerequisites:

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-accredited program.
Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
American Occupational Therapy Association membership preferred.
Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant.
Demonstrated pursuit of continuing education courses relevant to the field of occupational therapy.
Demonstrated ability with interpersonal and organizational skills.
Knowledge, experience, and proficiency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group.
Knowledge of growth and development across the life span.

About the Company

Whittier Health Network

Rehabilitation hospitals and skilled nursing

Whittier Health Network is a family-owned healthcare system in Massachusetts focused on rehabilitation and recovery after serious illness or injury. Its hospitals in Bradford and Westborough combine intensive rehabilitation with long-term acute care for patients with complex medical needs. Transitional care units support short-term recovery after surgery, while hospital-based outpatient clinics provide one-on-one therapy. Treatment includes stroke rehabilitation, wound care and support for patients coming off ventilators, with physical, occupational and speech therapy available across its services. Founded in 1982, the network is headquartered in Haverhill, Massachusetts.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Haverhill, MA
Founded: 1982

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