Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

We 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/residents

• Evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plans

• Provides direct resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care

• Participates in clinical team meetings and decision-making process

• Consults with and trains patients/residents and caregivers

• Monitors efficiencies and collaborates with supervisor

• Documents activities according to company clinical documentation system

• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations

• Communicates effectively with patients, residents, team members, customers, and supervisor

• Participates in quality improvement activities

• Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy

• CEU's per state licensure requirements

• Appropriate licensing requirements by individual states must be maintained

Specific Requirements:

• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong organizational and analytical skills

• Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary

• Communication skills required for directing staff, customer relations, and marketing activities

• Ability to perform documentation needs, manipulations of equipment, and direct patient care

• Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands

• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others

• Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds

Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay

• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Vacation and Personal Time

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We 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).