Occupational Therapist- Inpatient Part Time and Per Diem
Occupational Therapist - Inpatient
Part Time, 20-39 hours/week
Base Pay: $38.65-$55.82
Per Diem also available: Base Pay : $50.00 Occupational Therapist – Inpatient Join a team where continuity of care isn’t just a goal—it’s how we work . At Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital’s Inpatient Department, we’re building something special: a high-performing, close-knit therapy team that puts patients first and supports one another every step of the way. Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital is a small community hospital that does big things to help people. Our two hospital units specialize in caring for medically complex patients with a similar acuity to a medical surgical or telemetry unit. With our population typically staying for 2-3 weeks, caregivers see the same patients make progress over time. Weekend Differential - $10.00 Primary 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.
- 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.
- American Occupational Therapy Association membership preferred.
- 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.
- 401k
- Paid Vacation, Sick, Holiday
- Medical, Dental Vision insurance
- Life and Disability polices
- Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness policies
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
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