About the role
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.