Occupational Therapist Per Diem

Occupational Therapist Per Diem

Location: 354-360 Birnie Ave

Time Type: Part time

Posted On: Posted 4 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R32788

Summary:

Job Responsibilities:

1. Documentation:
   Completes timely, thorough assessment reports with problem-related treatment plan. Completes and updates interventions/reports in timely manner for MDT Tx Plans. Completes group graphics on time. Enters concise progress notes in timely manner related to specific tx goals. Completes discharge summary on time with specific recommendations.
2. Evaluation:
   Gathers all necessary info. to assess functional status (ADL's, IADL's, leisure, daily structure, social skills, etc.). Successfully administers standardized testing. Comprehensively identifies strengths/assets. Clearly formulates clinical observations, problem-based tx plan in accordance with assessment findings; clearly communicates results to MDT. Effectively collaborates with patient, other practitioners to establish overall tx goals. Reports suspected abuse cases to appropriate state agency per regulations.
3. Treatment:
   Establishes therapeutic relationship with patients (rapport, boundaries, etc.). Applies treatments in accordance with treatment plan, including precautions, contraindications. Appropriately manages pt. behaviors, related symptoms. Independently performs procedures and manages complex cases. Provides therapeutic individual and group tx utilizing established OT, psychosocial modalities. Reassesses/reviews pt. tx and progress and consults/collaborates with MDT in timely manner in order to facilitate tx plan updates. Collaborates with MDT to develop discharge plan and related follow-ups.
4. Supervision:
   Thoroughly orients students, new hires in accordance with program standards per supervisor assignment. Supervises COTA, students in accordance with program standards.

Required Work Experience:

At least one year of post degree clinical experience, preferably with psychiatric population.

Preferred Work Experience:

None Listed.

Skills and Competencies:

Candidate is expected to initially demonstrate independent level of practice or if minimally experienced, demonstrate capacity to progress to independent practice over 12 month period.

Education:

Bachelor of Science: Occupational Therapy (Required)

Certifications:

Occupational Therapist - Other

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.