Occupational Therapist (Inpatient), Per Diem

About the Role

Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by planning, preparing and carrying out individually designed programs of occupational therapy treatment to improve or restore function, alleviate pain and enhance patient outcomes. This clinical staff professional will have an impact on improving patient care and patient satisfaction by skillfully and empathetically treating patients with a variety of diagnoses in an empathetic and encouraging manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy (required)
• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (preferred)
• Acute care experience (required)
• Valid State of Massachusetts Occupational Therapy License (required)

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents an initial examination, evaluating the data to identify problems to determine a working treatment plan prior to implementing interventions.
• Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed treatment plans to improve or restore function, alleviate pain and enhance patient outcomes.
• Re-evaluates the effectiveness of treatment on an ongoing basis, adjusting treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Communicates with patients and medical practitioners regarding outcomes and expectations during the course of patient care.
• Records prognosis, treatment, response and progress in the electronic medical record and provides referral sources with proper updates and discharge reports.
• As a member of the multidisciplinary patient care team, communicates clearly to physicians, allied health professionals, nursing and Case Managers, as well as patients and their families.
• Participates in discharge planning when requested to optimize the patient’s long-term outcome.
• Participates in community activities to enhance awareness of Winchester Hospital and rehabilitation services.
• Transfers patients with appropriate assistive devices to minimize risk to patient and therapist.
• Responds to supply/equipment issues in a timely manner to ensure availability of equipment and to maximize its useful life.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $38.50 - $53.90 per hour. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, including 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.

Requirements

As a health care organization, we require all staff to be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.