Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Discharge Plans, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospital, Infection Control, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Leadership, Medical Records, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Pediatrics, People Management, Performance Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Staff Training, Standards of Care, Team Player, Time Management, Treatment Plan
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: South Dennis, MA
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule:
Monday – Friday
2 weekends or 4 weekend days required within the 13-week contract
Occasional holiday coverage required
Compensation:
- Traveler Rate: $60–$64/hour ($2,250 – $2,400/week) – based on experience
- Local Rate: $55–$58/hour ($2,062 – $2,175/week) – based on experience
Position Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join a collaborative rehabilitation team in a clinical healthcare setting. The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat adult and pediatric patients, develop individualized care plans, and provide high-quality therapeutic interventions to improve patient independence and functional outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans with measurable functional goals
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assess and improve patient performance
- Administer occupational therapy treatments and modify care plans based on patient progress
- Fabricate adaptive equipment and splints as needed
- Educate patients and families on therapeutic exercises and continued care plans
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient treatments and progress
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams regarding patient care and discharge planning
- Supervise and provide guidance to Occupational Therapy Assistants, aides, and students
- Maintain therapy equipment and manage inventory of supplies
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff training, and continuing education activities
- Support departmental policies related to safety, infection control, and patient care standards
- Maintain daily patient activity records and related documentation
- Perform additional duties as assigned by department leadership
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution required
- Current Occupational Therapist license in the state of Massachusetts required
- Current BLS Certification (AHA) required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with adult and pediatric patient populations
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to work weekends and occasional holidays as required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Specialist Certification for Clinical Specialist-level candidates
- Previous clinical or rehabilitation experience preferred
For more details reach at jknox@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732-791-4827.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.