Therapist, Occupational, Per Diem, University Campus

Evaluations and Treatment

Administers therapy evaluations and develops treatment plans for physically, cognitively, developmentally and/or functionally disabled patient populations, including infants and children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics and frail elderly, inpatient or outpatient as assigned.

Analyzes and interprets data and assesses individual’s current functional ability. Creates a plan of care that addresses identified problems. Researches specific problems as required and makes a new plan of care when appropriate. Consults with physician regarding any contradictions or alternative forms of therapy.

Assesses patient's progress, as related to their rehabilitation potential. Designs treatment plan based on initial evaluation and assessment. Establishes short and long term goals for patients. Utilizes therapeutic interventions and activities to remediate, restore, and/or compensate for losses in physical, perceptual, cognitive, sensory, psychosocial and functional skills.

Selects purposeful activities suited to the patient's emotional, intellectual and physical functional level in order to upgrade the patient's performance to maximal independence. Educates patient, family and other caregivers in therapy program and goals.

Participates in patient care meetings, collaborates with team members, assists with discharge planning. Discusses patient's treatment and progress with physician including any new or inconsistent findings. Documents care provided in medical record.

• Completes documentation which supports therapy billing and departmental statistics.
• Aids in maintaining an orderly, safe and efficient working environment.
• Aids in inventory and purchasing as assigned.
• Aids in education and development of staff.
• Delegates caseload to therapist assistants as appropriate, overseeing quality of care and supervising performance.
• Collaborates with team members to assure patient coverage and equitable work distribution.
• Participates in department quality improvement/assurance activities and program development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy or a bachelor's degree with a certificate or diploma for successful completion of a post-degree program in Occupational Therapy.
• Successful completion of AOTA certification exam, or eligible and scheduled for next sitting.
• Current MA state license as Occupational Therapist is required.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• Work is considered medium.
• Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.

Additional Information

Inpatient Milford Regional Medical Center Occupational therapy treatment excludes child and adolescent populations for inpatient care at Milford Regional Medical Center.