Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Rehab - Falmouth, MA - DS 26-13236

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist – Rehabilitation
Location: Falmouth, MA
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Monday–Friday | 40 Hours/Week
Local Candidates Required: No
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate: $2000 – $2400/week (Based on Experience)

Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat adult and pediatric patients in an outpatient rehabilitation setting, focusing on functional independence, safety, mobility, and quality of life.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational institution.

• Current and unrestricted Massachusetts Occupational Therapist license.

• Current BLS certification.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and patient-care skills.

• Ability to work effectively with adult and pediatric patients.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and clinical skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate adult and pediatric patients and identify functional limitations and rehabilitation needs.

• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.

• Perform comprehensive assessments and diagnostic testing.

• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions, therapeutic activities, modalities, and adaptive techniques.

• Fabricate and fit adaptive equipment, orthotics, and splints when appropriate.

• Re-evaluate patients and modify treatment plans based on clinical progress.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatments, progress, education, and discharge planning.

• Educate patients and families on therapeutic procedures, home exercise programs, adaptive strategies, and safety.

• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, allied health professionals, caregivers, and other members of the healthcare team.

• Participate in discharge planning and provide recommendations for continued care.

• Provide guidance to COTAs, rehabilitation aides, and occupational therapy students.

• Assist with orientation and training of rehabilitation personnel.

• Maintain equipment, supplies, inventory, and billing/charge information.

• Follow safety, infection-control, quality-improvement, and departmental standards.

• Participate in meetings, in-service training, continuing education, and professional development.

• Stay current with occupational therapy practices, research, treatment techniques, and applicable regulations.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.