Occupational Therapist, Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Winchester, VA

8d•$39 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by planning, preparing and carrying out individually designed programs of occupational therapy treatment to improve or restore function, alleviate pain and enhance patient outcomes. This clinical staff professional will have an impact on improving patient care and patient satisfaction by skillfully and empathetically treating patients with a variety of diagnoses in an empathetic and encouraging manner.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
Acute care experience
Valid State of Massachusetts Occupational Therapy License

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in Occupational Therapy

Responsibilities

Performs and documents an initial examination, evaluating the data to identify problems to determine a working treatment plan prior to implementing interventions.
Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed treatment plan to improve or restore function, alleviate pain and enhance patient outcomes.
Re-evaluates the effectiveness of treatment on an on going basis adjusting treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
Communicates with patients and medical practitioners regarding outcomes and expectations during the course of patient care
Records prognosis, treatment, response and progress in electronic medical record and provides referral source with proper updates and discharge reports.
As a member of the multidisciplinary patient care team, communicates clearly to physicians, allied health professionals, nursing and Case Managers as well as patients and their families.
Participates in discharge planning when requested to optimize the patient’s long term outcome.
Participates in community activities to enhance awareness of Winchester Hospital and rehabilitation services.
Transfers patient with appropriate assistive device to minimize risk to patient and therapist.
Responds to supply/equipment issues in a timely manner to ensure availability of equipment and to maximize its useful life.