Occupational Therapist

Per Diem Occupational TherapistWe are hiring per diem Occupational Therapists to join our dynamic care team at Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. As an OT, you will provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment, and consultation to a general rehab caseload. You will also participate in the clinical team process, provide teaching and training to caregiver staff, and supervise other therapists, assistants, aides, and students as required.Up to $50 an hour with weekly pay.Responsibilities:Screens patients/residentsEvaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plansProvides direct resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of careParticipates in clinical team meetings and decision-making processConsults with and trains patients/residents and caregiversMonitors efficiencies and collaborates with supervisorDocuments activities according to company clinical documentation systemDemonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulationsCommunicates effectively with patients, residents, team members, customers, and supervisorParticipates in quality improvement activitiesResponsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activitiesRequirements:Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Occupational TherapyCEU's per state licensure requirementsAppropriate licensing requirements by individual states must be maintainedSpecific Requirements:Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and interact effectively with all levels of staff and customersStrong oral and written communication skillsStrong organizational and analytical skillsStanding and walking for significant amounts of time is necessaryCommunication skills required for directing staff, customer relations, and marketing activitiesAbility to perform documentation needs, manipulations of equipment, and direct patient careAbility to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demandsAbility to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and othersAbility to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgroundsBenefits:Competitive and Weekly PayHoliday Pay for Hourly and Salaried EmployeesOvertime Pay for Hourly EmployeesCareer Advancement OpportunitiesExclusive Employer Discount ProgramAvailable for Eligible Team Members:Employer-Paid Life Insurance401(k) with Employer MatchVacation and Personal TimeHealth, Dental, and Vision InsuranceWe are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).