OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Job Opportunity At Integritus Healthcare – IntegriHome

Come join this collaborative and innovated team. At Integritus Healthcare /IntegriHome, you will enjoy weekly pay, generous time off, exceptional health insurance and the ability to grow in your career.

Ready to love working again and be proud of where you work? Do you want to be valued and have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? If you answered 'yes,' we can't wait to introduce you to our team of dedicated, caring professionals.

Join one of the largest post-acute health care systems across Massachusetts, committed to fulfilling the health and residential needs of the population in the communities we serve.

Why Choose Integritus Healthcare – IntegriHome:

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Satisfaction
• Growth and Career Advancement
• Cookouts and Luncheons
• Culture of Respect and Empowerment
• Celebrating Individuality
• Recognizing Excellence

Benefits Include But Not Limited To:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Medical Insurance
• FSA
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• HRA
• 401(k)

From short term rehab and recovery to long term skilled nursing care, hospice services, restorative care, and even respite care, we are by your side. IntegriHome, has been caring for area families since 1989, providing top-quality skilled nursing care for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort, and independence for the highest possible quality of life. From post-surgery and post-hospital rehabilitation to long-term care for a chronic illness, our highly skilled care teams provide compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way.

This is a part-time, 20-hour per week position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers occupational therapy evaluations. Participates in the development of the Plan of Care.
• Establishes reasonable treatment goals, keeps treatment care plans current, reassesses client and makes recommendations.
• Provides occupational therapy treatments, procedures, evaluations, and diagnostic tests for clients under the direction of their physician for whom therapy has been medically prescribed.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes. Reports to physician and the Branch Manager the client's response to treatment or change in condition.
• Instructs and supervises COTAs, HHAs, LPNs, and RNs in therapy program when appropriate. Provides in-service education programs for company staff as requested. Participates in Case Conferences as indicated.
• Provides families with information, support, and encouragement to help motivate clients in their progress. Instructs client's family on home occupational therapy program. Assists individuals and families to accept and adjust positively to occupational, mental, and social limitations. Participates in the development of community resources to meet the needs of clients.
• Maintains positive and effective communication with all staff and others. Understands and participates in team concept. Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, families, and employees.
• Maintains a safe client environment and identifies and reports to the office any suspected vulnerable client abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Branch Manager.

Occupational/Environmental Demands: Heavy to Very Heavy. Involves lifting clients, bending, stooping, stretching, and setting up equipment. Must be adaptable to a variety of environments and community settings. Must be able to drive or use public transportation in all types of weather. Exerting more than one hundred pounds of force occasionally, more than fifty pounds of force frequently, and more than twenty pounds of force constantly to move objects. Occupational demand requirements are more than those for heavy work.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an AOTA approved school of Occupational Therapy program and currently certified by the AOTA to practice occupational therapy.
• Currently licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Massachusetts. The license must not have been revoked, suspended, and without limitations or restrictions.
• Have at least two (2) years experience in a health care setting or equivalent experience. Home care experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication and teaching skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation in order to travel to multiple company business stops a day.
• A valid driver's license and proof of car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
• Proof of negative PPD or documentation of negative chest x-ray.
• Current CPR certification is highly recommended.
• Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings including but not limited to those of the Massachusetts Department of Health and the Federal Office of the Inspector General's List of Excluded Individuals and Entities.

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