Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Mass General Brigham•Newton, MA

1d•$55•Onsite

About The Position

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is recruiting a per diem Occupational Therapist for its acute care/inpatient setting. The role provides care to adult medical-surgical patients, primarily in general and complex medical care, post-operative orthopedics, and post-operative general and vascular surgery, with possible assignments in areas such as the ICU and Emergency Department. The therapist examines and evaluates patients, develops plans of care, recommends ongoing therapy during hospitalization and after discharge, delivers interventions during follow-up visits, and independently manages a patient assignment. The role requires weekday and weekend coverage; broad weekday availability is desired, and availability for two weekend shifts per month is required. A comprehensive orientation and mentoring program is available, particularly for new graduates. Occupational therapists help people participate in meaningful daily activities and occupations, including people whose physical, cognitive, developmental, or emotional challenges affect everyday tasks. This patient-care role involves assessing patients’ abilities, creating and adjusting individualized treatment plans, educating patients and families, coordinating care with healthcare professionals, and maintaining patient records. The clinician is expected to collaborate closely with the care team, adapt to evolving priorities, provide strong customer service, and support the mission and goals of Inpatient Rehab Services and Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy required; experience cannot substitute for the degree.
Occupational Therapist state license required.
Ability to work effectively with patients and co-workers.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Excellent time-management skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong willingness to collaborate closely with occupational therapists, physical therapists, and clinical and non-clinical care team members.
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to evolving requests and priorities during the workday.
Strong customer service skills.
Commitment to understanding and fulfilling the mission and goals of Inpatient Rehab Services and Newton-Wellesley Hospital.
Availability to cover two weekend shifts per month is required; broad weekday availability is desired.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of clinical experience in acute care, acute rehabilitation, or home care is preferred; new graduates with acute care or acute rehabilitation clinical experience will be considered.
Occupational therapist experience of 0–1 year preferred.
Experience in a residential or assisted living facility or skilled nursing facility of 0–1 year preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, mental, and developmental abilities.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessments.
Implement, monitor, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Educate patients and families about therapeutic activities and exercises to do at home.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and other care team members to provide comprehensive care.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records and progress notes.
Attend staff meetings, continuing education programs, and professional development activities.
Provide occupational therapy care to adult medical-surgical inpatients, including patients in general and complex medical care, post-operative orthopedics, and post-operative general and vascular surgery; provide coverage in other areas such as the ICU or Emergency Department as needed.
Perform examinations and evaluations, develop plans of care, and recommend ongoing therapy needs during hospitalization and after discharge.
Perform and apply interventions during follow-up visits.
Independently manage a patient assignment.
Cover weekday and weekend shifts, including two weekend shifts per month.