Occupational Therapist

Chelsea Jewish Lifecare•Chelsea, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a collaborative Occupational Therapist who takes pleasure in working across disciplines to deliver exceptional care to a diverse range of patients. Our facility is truly one-of-a-kind, as we provide OT services to individuals with ALS, MS and other progressive neurological diseases, as well as offer short-term rehab options in a standard SNF setting. Currently seeking Per Diem OT staff for our SNF unit. As a valued member of our Rehab team, the Occupational Therapist will provide compassionate and attentive services to our residents. This includes conducting thorough assessments, delivering effective treatments, and initiating referrals when appropriate, all in alignment with departmental procedures. The Leonard Florence Center for Living sets the stage for a model of care that is far removed from traditional nursing homes. The prevailing goal of the Leonard Florence center is to create a "rea" home that provides exceptional care but also supports those seeking to redefine the worth and meaning of late life and those living with debilitating diseases. It is not only the first urban Green House skilled nursing facility in the country, but it also has the remarkable distinction of showcasing three homes dedicated to caring for individuals living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease) and multiple sclerosis (M.S.). Most recently, we've opened a state-of-the-art Ventilator Unit, the only one of the kind in the world!

Requirements

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution
Current Massachusetts licensure
Ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, equipment and/or residents
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend or crouch regularly
Must be able to use hands to manipulate tools, equipment or controls
Must be able to reach with hands and arms, balance, lift and perform medium to maximum transfer assists with residents
Must have visual and hearing acuity sufficient enough to assess resident safety and ability

Responsibilities

Provides Occupational Therapy services to residents and initiates referrals when appropriate
Conduct screenings of residents as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation to determine need for intervention/treatment
Establishes individual resident schedules in conjunction with other team members
Coordinates and implements treatment plans
Documents results of resident's treatment
Consistently demonstrates sound judgement in the planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs
Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional
Performs other job duties as assigned