Occupational Therapist -Per Diem

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!

• 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

Be part of a clinical team that sees great results!

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.

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.

 

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