Occupational Therapist [Per Diem]

Rochester Regional Health • Greenfield, MA

10d • $30 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

Upon referral, evaluates patients. Develops and implements rehabilitative treatment programs for the purpose of restoring or improving hand therapy patients’ optimal level of function, independence, and quality of life. Fabricates splints as per prescription in a timely fashion or as a walk-in when time allows. Documents and communicates results and recommendations. Participates in multidisciplinary activities. Participates in continuing education programs within as well as outside the hospital. Provides supervision to students during their affiliation. Participates in quality improvement programs and projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (required)
• NYS License in Occupational Therapy (required)

Nice To Haves

• Hand Therapy experience preferred
• Certification in Hand Therapy (preferred)
• Strong computer and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Performs a complete initial evaluation on receipt of referral.
• Develops and implements treatment plan, including appropriate short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Involves patient, family, and staff in the implementation of the treatment program.
• Re-evaluates patient's functional status progressively, to ensure that treatment program goals are appropriate to patient's current needs; advances patient toward maximal performance and functional independence.
• Adjusts treatment plan and goals accordingly.
• Maintains complete documentation of patients' evaluations, treatment, progress, and discharge status.
• Sends required information to appropriate professionals.
• ctively participates in rehabilitation team efforts to meet patient needs, including, but not limited to, Hand center case rounds, counseling and teaching patients and their families, discussing changes in treatment programs with MD's, coordinating health care plans with other involved health professionals, e.g., PM&R staff, nurses, social workers, prosthetics, and others, and assists in discharge planning as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time