Rehabilitation Physical Therapist (Full Time)

The Occupational Therapist (Registered) serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team in the planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans that meet the objectives, standards and policies of the PACE model of care. Incumbent consults with the Physical Therapist and other members of the Rehab and Clinical Teams at the site to provide the best plan of coordinated rehab services for the participants. This position is full time M-F 8am to 4pm with great work life and benefits.
Organizes, prepares, and implements policies, and establishes goals as directed.
Coordinates Rehab services as they relate to direct patient care.
Provides direct supervision to COTA’s when needs arises and to the Rehab Aides. Oversees the implementation of all Rehab policies and procedures, and keeps appropriate program staff informed of new Rehab information and protocols.
Records required documentation, including daily statistical data, per PACE protocol. Prepares for and participates in pre-enrollment, care planning, debriefing, staff meetings and discharge planning. Teaches, supervises, and counsels the client and family regarding occupational therapy treatment.
Triage of episodic complaints and refers to MD/NP or RN’s as needed.
Frequent local travel.
Reviews and approves content of monthly calendar of activities for Nevins ADH to ensure compliance with state regulations.

Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy curriculum that enables the Therapist to apply for licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
COVID vaccinated preferred.
Element Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
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