Occupational Therapist

Trinity Health • West Springfield, MA

12d

About The Position

Provide occupational therapy evaluation and treatment for participants in PACE programs, nursing homes, or in-home settings. This position will work both in the clinic and complete home care assignments as well. Shift time could also flex to 830 - 5 pm if desired.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, unencumbered, active occupational therapy license in the state of PACE Organization.
• Two (2) years of appropriate experience as an occupational therapist preferred.
• Valid driver's license and use of personal vehicle
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Must manage conflict well, have high decision-making quality and flexibility to adapt to ongoing change.
• Ability and skills to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the organization in line with our mission, vision, and philosophy.
• Position will require 10% of travel within the Centers geographic region due to the number of locations being supported.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-person comprehensive occupational therapy assessment for initial acceptance, including problem identification and care planning.
• Conduct assessment and coordination of home modification program including installation of equipment and other changes to support independence and safety.
• Provide treatment to participants and implement occupational therapy procedures consistent in achieving identified goals, grade activities to facilitate goals, and confer with the Interdisciplinary Team on participants' care issues.
• Assist in the ordering, inventory, distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment to participants.
• Carry out accepted principles and practices of occupational therapy for prevention of functional decline, sensory and cognitive limitations, increase maintenance of strength and endurance, and provides treatment to increase self-care skills.
• Train family members, other caregivers, and staff in methods to maximize safety and functional abilities in performing Activity of Daily Living (ADL) skills.
• Evaluate charts and reports on participants' progress, document occupational therapy notes in the participants' medical record according to the charting requirements.
• Direct, supervise, perform initial and annual competencies on, and assist department manager with evaluating the performance of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and educational assistance.
• Access to daily pay and employee referral incentives.
• Supportive environment with a patient-centered focus.
• Opportunities for professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees