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.
Prerequisites:
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.