Occupational Therapist (Part-time)

Medcor•Cambridge, MA

2d•$49 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to work three shifts a week? Do you routinely engage in conversations with everyone you meet? Do you treat people as well, if not better than you would treat yourself? Do you like a supportive, team-based work environment, competitive pay, and growth potential? If so, then Medcor may be the right company for you! Medcor is currently looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT), three days a week on a Part-Time basis in an employer based clinic setting in Cambridge, MA. The work environment is in a modern, global pharma facility, focusing on occupational health and acute/episodic care.The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 7AM to 4PM EST. The compensation range for this role $49.00 - $54.00 based on experience. Please note this is not a new grad opportunity. Here's why people love working for Medcor: Stability! We've been around since 1984. Nationwide and growing every year. Work life balance. Being a Part-Time position, you will be scheduled for 3 shifts a week. Training! We believe in it and we'll train and support you to be successful. Opportunities to develop professionally. We offer ways to expand your role, transfer to other parts of the country, and grow at the pace you want. We have an open-door policy. Do you have something to share? We value your work and we want your input! The role of the OT shall minimally consist of interpreting referrals; evaluating each patient; identifying and documenting individual patient's problems and goals; establishing and documenting a plan of care; providing appropriate treatment; determining the appropriate portions of the treatment program to be delegated to assistive personnel; appropriately supervising individuals as described in your states rules; providing timely patient reevaluation; maintaining timely and adequate patient records of all occupational therapy activity and patient responses consistent with the standards found in state rules. This role will work very closely with the Client for the Ergonomics program, where the OT will perform ergo assessments in workspaces and will support the Client with teaching resources such as PowerPoint presentations and Lunch & Learns to name a few. This position will work closely with client leadership and risk management, your operations manager, other on-site medical care providers, and off-site medical providers (per client contract).

Requirements

Be a State Licensed Registered Occupational Therapist
Have a desire to set and meet challenging objectives and seek out process innovation
Develop and maintain strong relationships with the Medcor clinic staff
Have a positive and outgoing personality
Be willing to go above and beyond to provide excellent customer service
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Have strong computer skills with email and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and other technology skills (navigate cell phones, texting, e-fax and fax machines, etc)
Be comfortable working in a work-site clinic environment
Have prompt and predictable attendance

Nice To Haves

You have a 3-5 years' experience in work / industrial rehabilitation
Certified in one or more of the following - Board Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE), Certified Industrial Ergonomist (CIE)

Responsibilities

Communicate issues and concerns immediately with the Operations Manager as needed
Meet the patient's goals and needs, providing quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results and determining scientifically evidenced based occupational therapy treatment plans (Treatment will be provided through direct access based on state of practice Occupational Therapy Law and/or in consultation with physicians or by prescription)
Administer effective occupational therapy treatments through performance of physical/functional evaluation; modality use, soft tissue and joint mobilization, adjunctive treatment (i.e., traction, TENS, NMES, Iontophoresis), and therapeutic exercise; directing treatment given by aides, technicians, and assistants
Design, fabricate, apply/fit, train in use, and adjust/modify custom orthotic devices with physician prescription; dispense prefabricated non-rigid supports as appropriate to physical diagnosis
Perform injury prevention services including individual and work group education/consultation, ergonomic evaluation, work station design and process recommendations, transitional work assignment recommendations
Document patient care services by charting in records in a timely manner
Maintain patient confidence and protects clinic operations by keeping information confidential
Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through multiple pathways including, but not limited to, attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal professional networks; participating in professional societies
Develop occupational therapy staff by providing constructive feedback; developing and conducting in-service training programs
Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements; have awareness of existing and new legislation; anticipate future legislation; advise management on needed actions for compliance
Perform Ergonomic Assessments for office employees and laboratory workers.