Occupational Therapist, Per DiemApply remote type On-site (100% Onsite) locations Worcester, MA University Campus time type Part time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago job requisition id R24116340Exemption Status: Non-ExemptSchedule Details: Saturday, SundayScheduled Hours: 8:00-4:30Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours: 0Cost Center: 10020 - 3900 Occupational TherapyThis position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.Everyone Is a CaregiverAt UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve.Evaluates, plans and performs treatments to alleviate physical, cognitive/perceptual, psychosocial and/or developmental dysfunction using purposeful activities and restorative therapeutic techniques. Participates in departmental activities to assure smooth operations and facilitate program enhancement.Major Responsibilities:Administers therapy evaluations and develops treatment plans for physically, cognitively, developmentally, and/or functionally disabled patient populations, including infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and frail elderly, inpatient or outpatient as assigned.Analyzes and interprets data and assesses individual's current functional ability. Creates a plan of care that addresses identified problems. Researches specific problems as required and makes a new plan of care when appropriate. Consults with physician regarding any contradictions or alternative forms of therapy. Assesses patient's progress, as related to their rehabilitation potential.Designs treatment plans based on initial evaluation and assessment. Establishes short and long-term goals for patients. Utilizes therapeutic interventions and activities to remediate, restore, and/or compensate for losses in physical, perceptual, cognitive, sensory, psychosocial, and functional skills.Selects purposeful activities suited to the patient's emotional, intellectual, and physical functional level in order to upgrade the patient's performance to maximal independence.Educates patient, family, and other caregivers in therapy program and goals. Participates in patient care meetings, collaborates with team members, assists with discharge planning. Discusses patient's treatment and progress with physician including any new or inconsistent findings.Position Qualifications:License/Certification/Education:Required:Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy or a bachelor's degree with a certificate or diploma for successful completion of a post-degree program in Occupational Therapy.Successful completion of AOTA certification exam, or eligible and scheduled for next sitting.Preferred:Experience/Skills:Required:Current MA state license as Occupational Therapist is required.Hours/Schedule Notes:Minimum of 1 weekend day per month. 8:00a-4:30pGraduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.Current Massachusetts license.Acute care experience required.EPIC experience preferred.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community, and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status, or other status protected by law.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at ******. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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