This positionevaluates, develops and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients with a wide variety of disabilities in the inpatient, transitional care, and outpatient settings. This position is educated and experienced in treating patients of all age groupsaccording the principles and practice of occupational therapyTreatment plans are intended to help patients achieve a maximum level independence effecting their activities of daily living using various therapeutic exercises, activities, modalities and skills.This position provides clinical mentorship and support to staff therapists.This position involves training of staff therapists during orientation, entering rotation, and ongoing training and supervision in areas of need for individual therapists.
Location Lowell
Hours Per Diem 16 Hours per month and weekend/holiday commitment required.
Minimum Qualifications:
1.Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
2.Occupational Therapy (OT) license.
3. National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy registration.
4. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
5. Three (3) years of clinical experience.
Duties and Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities listedbelow are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive listOther duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Provides comprehensive evaluation and assessment of patient’s physical, cognitive and self-care status. Assesses and reassesses patient pain and other problem areas, including the patient’s goals to develop appropriate treatment plans to assist patient in attainingmaximum functional outcomes.
Sets realistic short- and long-term goals and plan of care related to patient’s occupational therapy needs within the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary systems.
Interacts professionally with patient and family; involves patient in the formation of plan of care; formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning, cultural and psychosocial needs
Communicates clearly and appropriately to patients, families, physicians, staff and all other customer groups.
Demonstrates the ability to carry out the appropriate treatment plan. Demonstrates initiative, organization, and follow-through.
Works directly and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health care team, the patient, and the patient’s family to promote maximum level of patient safety and independence in discharge planning.
Supervises and educates students and evaluates the student’s performance
Educates colleagues and hospital employees regardingrole of occupational therapy.
Contributes to the department to ensure that the operations are efficient and cost effective; adheres to billing guidelines, charges, insurance limitation & all other departmental operations.
Maintains and completes proper and timely documentation in the medical record for all patients treated to promote communication to physicians and to ensure proper reimbursement.
Complies with documentation regulations (Medicare, Medicaid, DPH, OSHA, JCAHO, State and Federal regulations) and agency policies and procedures.
Ensures documentation and billing is accurate and reflective of services provided in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Prepares department for JCAHO surveys and participates in CQI activitiesPerforms other related duties as assigned and/or necessary to assure appropriate patient care.
Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the group's achievement of goals and foster a positive work environment.
Acts as clinical resource, particularly in area of subspecialtyConsults with respective advanced clinicians.
Participates in overseeing the activities of the section/assigned supervisory units with regard to services provided, as delegated by advanced clinician.
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Pay Range
$40.53 - $51.67
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