Occupational Therapist, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates, plans and performs treatments to alleviate physical, cognitive/perceptual, psychosocial and or developmental dysfunction using purposeful activities and restorative therapeutic techniques. Participates in departmental activities to assure smooth operations and facilitate program enhancement. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy or a bachelor's degree with a certificate or diploma for successful completion of a post-degree program in Occupational Therapy.
Successful completion of AOTA certification exam, or eligible and scheduled for next sitting.
Current MA state license as Occupational Therapist is required.
Minimum of 1 weekend day per month.

Responsibilities

Administers therapy evaluations and develops treatment plan for physically, cognitively, developmentally and/or functionally disabled patient populations, including infants and children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics and frail elderly, inpatient or outpatient as assigned.
Analyzes and interprets data and assesses individual’s current functional ability.
Creates a plan of care that addresses identified problems.
Researches specific problems as required and makes a new plan of care when appropriate.
Consults with physician regarding any contradictions or alternative forms of therapy.
Assesses patient's progress, as related to their rehabilitation potential.
Designs treatment plan based on initial evaluation and assessment.
Establishes short and long-term goals for patients.
Utilizes therapeutic interventions and activities to remediate, restore, and/or compensate for losses in physical, perceptual, cognitive, sensory, psychosocial and functional skills.
Selects purposeful activities suited to the patient's emotional, intellectual and physical functional level in order to upgrade the patient's performance to maximal independence.
Educates patient, family and other caregivers in therapy program and goals.
Participates in patient care meetings, collaborates with team members, assists with discharge planning.
Discusses patient's treatment and progress with physician including any new or inconsistent findings.