Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, Bradford MA Hiring for Staff Occupational Therapist Full Time

Occupational Therapist – OT

New Grads Welcomed!!

Salary range from $31.00 to $44.00/hour
_ Full Time 40 hours_

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.
• Attends and s 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $31.00 – $44.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Role characteristics:

• Adults

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• Inpatient
• JCAHO accredited facility
• Outpatient
• Rehabilitation center

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Haverhill, MA 01835: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location