Whittier Health Network
Occupational Therapist -Per Diem
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westboro - Westborough, MA - Part Time
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital
Per Diem Occupational Therapist
Pay: $50.00/hour
Looking to advance your career, but not sure where?
Make a difference in your patients’ lives and further your career with us at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, Westborough!
Primary Responsibilities:
Per Diem Occupational Therapist
Pay: $50.00/hour
Looking to advance your career, but not sure where?
Make a difference in your patients’ lives and further your career with us at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, Westborough!
- Work alongside Physiatrists, Neurologists and multidisciplinary team with multiple OT/PT/SLP’s
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Supportive Leadership: Experienced team working alongside you
- Referral program
- Convenient Location: Easy access from I-90, I-495, and Rt. 9
- Free On-Site Parking
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 (as appropriate as as per diem employee).
- 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.
