Occupational Therapist

Opportunity:

OT - OT

Job Details:

• Utilize evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions for patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders
• Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions under the supervision and direction of an Occupational Therapist
• Administer various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices
• Assess patient progress and communicate with supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly
• Report effectiveness of treatment outcomes to supervising Occupational Therapist
• Provide consultation to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to cognitive and/or physical disorders
• Communicate effectively with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans
• Provide input to supervisor for discharge summaries per regulatory and clinical requirements
• Document all required information in the electronic documentation system and maintain patient records according to company policy
• Accurately record treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements
• Participate in required meetings including patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings
• Supervise and support students under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist
• Adhere to NBCOT/AOTA and state required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics
• No on-call or weekend requirements
• Minimum 1 year of OTA experience required
• Long-term care or rehabilitation experience required
• Active COTA license required
• Massachusetts state license required