Inpatient Occupational Therapist & Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Mass General Brigham•Northampton, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cooley Dickinson Hospital is seeking compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists to join its inpatient rehabilitation team on a per diem basis. The role involves 8-hour shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and weekends. The job summary states a fixed per-diem rate of $57.66 per hour; the posting also lists a pay range of $34.53–$52.63 per hour. Therapists evaluate hospitalized patients recovering from illness, injury, surgery, or other medical conditions; develop and implement individualized treatment plans; and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to promote mobility, safety, independence, and successful discharge outcomes. The position is onsite at 30 Locust Street. Occupational Therapists assess patients and develop treatment plans to improve activities of daily living, while educating patients and caregivers about adaptive techniques, equipment, and safety. Physical Therapists assess mobility, strength, balance, and impairments and provide interventions such as gait training, therapeutic exercise, and transfer training. Both roles require timely, accurate documentation and collaboration with colleagues involved in patient care and discharge planning.

Requirements

For Occupational Therapists: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
For Occupational Therapists: Current Massachusetts Occupational Therapist license.
For Occupational Therapists: Current BLS certification.
For Physical Therapists: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
For Physical Therapists: Current Massachusetts Physical Therapist license.
For Physical Therapists: Current BLS certification.
Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced acute care environment.
Commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

Nice To Haves

Prior acute care or inpatient rehabilitation experience.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations.
Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans to improve patients’ ability to perform activities of daily living.
Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques, equipment, and safety practices.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, case management, and rehabilitation colleagues.
Evaluate patients’ functional mobility, strength, balance, and physical impairments.
Develop and implement evidence-based physical therapy treatment plans to maximize mobility and function.
Provide gait training, therapeutic exercise, transfer training, and patient and family education.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient recovery and discharge planning.
Complete accurate and timely documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.