Occupational Therapist, Inpatient, Monday through Friday 11:30a-8:00p

About the role

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Inpatient, acute care Occupational Therapist Monday through Friday 11:30a-8:00p $3,000 sign-on bonus available for a limited time.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, prepares, implements, and documents individually designed examinations and treatments intended to help patients achieve their highest level of independence, taking into account safety and environmental adaptations, and including activities of daily living and vocational training.
• Safely and effectively implements the treatment intervention. Applies sound clinical judgment and skill.
• Engages a high degree of patient motivation and cooperation in treatment, as evidenced by patient compliance with treatment intervention.
• Provides patient/family education during therapy and in preparation for discharge.
• Counsels with other allied health professionals as needed.
• Discontinues unproductive treatment to patients where indicated.
• Documents discharge summary per department policy.
• Maintains thorough and accurate medical record documentation in accordance with department policy and procedures.
• Maintains strict adherence to the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Confidentiality Policy.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Qualifications

• Education: BS in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: Active MA Occupational Therapy license.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of Occupational therapy theory and practice.
• Ability to observe, assess and record objective findings, reactions and progress.
• Skills in critical judgement and thinking.
• Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses, and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the patient.
• Clear and effective oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of Occupational therapy services, facilities and equipment.
• Ability to assess individual patient needs.
• Skill in maintaining patient medical record.
• Knowledge of range of therapy methods and techniques.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to use independent judgement and to manage and impart confidential information.

Experience

None

Pay

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.