Outpatient Occupational Therapist - Per diem, day shift
About The Position
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Description: Great Hourly Rate! Up to 40 hours/week for coverage. Under the supervision of the Therapy Manager Occupational Therapist I is part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the rehabilitation and the promotion of health and wellness to those who have or are at risk for developing an illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability, activity limitation or participation restriction. Responsibilities include evaluating, planning, preparing, implementing, and documenting individually designed examinations and treatments intended to help patients achieve their highest level of independence, taking into account safety and environmental adaptations, and including activities of daily living and vocational training. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.
Requirements
- Education: BS in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Licensure, Certification, Registration: Active MA Occupational Therapy license.
- American Heart Association – Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Knowledge of Occupational therapy theory and practice.
- Ability to observe, assess and record objective findings, reactions and progress.
- Skills in critical judgement and thinking.
- Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses, and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the patient.
- Clear and effective oral and written communication.
- Knowledge of Occupational therapy services, facilities and equipment.
- Ability to assess individual patient needs.
- Skill in maintaining patient medical record.
- Knowledge of range of therapy methods and techniques.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards.
- Ability to use independent judgement and to manage and impart confidential information.
Nice To Haves
- Hand therapy experience preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- evaluating, planning, preparing, implementing, and documenting individually designed examinations and treatments intended to help patients achieve their highest level of independence
- taking into account safety and environmental adaptations
- including activities of daily living and vocational training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
