Occupational Therapist - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital

Whittier Health Network•Haverhill, MA

2d•$39 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist for their Inpatient unit. This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week. A Per Diem option is also available. The role involves providing comprehensive occupational therapy services, including evaluations, treatment planning, implementation, patient education, and goal setting under physician's direction. The therapist will assess and implement treatment plans based on patient diagnosis and status, adhering to ethical standards. Responsibilities include timely documentation, coordinating caseloads, and participating in various team conferences. The position also emphasizes staff, patient, and family education through continuing education and literature review.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-accredited program.
Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant.
Demonstrated pursuit of continuing education courses relevant to the field of occupational therapy.
Demonstrated ability with interpersonal and organizational skills.
Knowledge, experience, and proficiency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group.
Knowledge of growth and development across the life span.

Nice To Haves

American Occupational Therapy Association membership preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides individualized evaluation, documentation of findings and progress, comprehensive planning, and implementation of treatment plan, patient / family education and determination of rehabilitation and patient goals under the direction of a physician.
Assesses and implements appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis and status and in accordance of the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics.
Completes documentation (e.g., initial evaluation, daily flow sheets, weekly progress notes, discharge summaries and statistics) on a timely basis. Completes letters of justification for Durable Medical Equipment.
Delegates appropriate duties to certified occupational therapy assistants, aides and supportive personnel.
Coordinate and organizes a full treatment caseload.
Attends and reports at rehabilitation team conferences (RTC), treating team conferences (TTC) and family team conferences (FTC).
Seek to provide or enhance staff, patient and family education through continuing education courses/seminars and review of current relevant literature.