Occupational Therapist I - Adolescent Services

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Worcester, MA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) is seeking a creative, dynamic, and committed Occupational Therapist to fill a full-time Occupational Therapist I position. The Occupational Therapist will provide occupational therapy rehabilitative service by delivering evidenced-based and best practices evaluations and treatments. The Occupational Therapist will evaluate both psycho-social and daily functioning though informed evaluations, recommending and providing evidence-based interventions. They must work collaboratively with both the rehabilitations and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This is a full-time, 40-hour position on Unit E1/E2. The schedule is 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM, Tuesday through Friday and 11:15 AM - 7:45 PM Saturdays. The days off are Sunday and Monday.

Requirements

Knowledge of Occupational Therapy theory, principles, practices, terminology, treatment, methods, techniques and procedures.
Understanding of the types and uses of equipment/materials used in providing Occupational Therapy.
Proficiency of the techniques and methods of diagnostic and prognostic testing relative to Occupational Therapy.
Comprehension of the principles of orthopedics, human anatomy, physiology, human growth and development as applied to Occupational Therapy.
Recognition of the types and uses of orthopedic and prosthetic devices.
Knowledge of calibration and/or adjustment techniques as applied to equipment used for providing Occupational Therapy.
Capacity of the social, psychological and educational problems of physically, emotionally handicapped and the mentally ill.
Understand, explain and apply the policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
Analyze and determine the applicability of Occupational Therapy data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
Gather information through observing individuals’ ability to communicate effectively in oral expression.
Exercise sound judgment, and to maintain a calm manner in stressful and emergency situations.
Administer precise, understandable written and oral instructions, and to follow written and oral instructions.
Possession of a current and valid Occupational Therapist license issued by the Board of Allied Health Professions in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Acts of 1982.
Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
Candidates must be able to read, write and otherwise communicate in English.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of the types and uses of agency forms.
Knowledge of the types and availability of public or private organizations or resources for providing Occupational Therapy.
Comprehension of mission, philosophy and treatment principles of the psychiatric rehabilitation process.
Bilingual or multilingual fluency is preferred.
ASL preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluates client’s needs for Occupational Therapy through interview, observation, record review and by conducting diagnostic tests to establish and/or modify client treatment plans.
Provides functional mobility and treatment and issues Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assessment and treatment.
Develops and implements treatment plans for clients by selecting therapeutic activities, including manual arts and crafts, prevocational, vocational and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, etc. designed to achieve objectives.
Conducts individual and group Occupational Therapy treatment activities with various other disciplines through meetings and reports to ensure effectiveness of clients’ overall treatment programs.
Participates in documentation in treatment plans, client progress and evaluation results to provide information concerning the content and effectiveness of Occupational Therapy treatment.
Performs related duties such as maintaining records, ordering equipment, materials, and supplies.
Attends meetings and in-service training programs.