Occupational Therapist Position Available In Norfolk, Massachusetts

Occupational Therapist 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 90 Taunton Street, Wrentham, MA 02093 Occupational Therapist Provides patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload. Participates in the clinical team process. Provides teaching and training to care giver staff. Involvement in clinical program development. Supervises other therapists, assistants, aides and students as required.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Directly responsible to the Program Manager. May directly supervise recently graduated OTR/Ls, COTA’s, Aides, and students.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. The position includes duties deemed appropriate and assigned by the Program Manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(With or Without Aide of Mechanical Devices) Work is performed in the Rehabilitation Department and on patient care units. Occasional exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, anti-neoplastic pharmaceuticals and other materials and substances that may be used in patient care or on the patient care unit. Must be able to push, pull or lift, all without restrictions up to 51 lbs. Transferring patients/residents weighing between 100 to 300+ pounds is frequently required—WITH the equipment designed for that purpose. Exceptions include helping a person who can assist with the transfer or move. Occasionally, higher performance demands may be suddenly and inadvertently experienced in any of the push, pull or lift movements with dynamic forces up to about 100 lbs. These high performance episodes are also known as shock loading. Shock loading may occur if the push, pull or lift loads are unbalanced. This shock loading may also occur during weight shifts in team handling or repositioning patients/residents, or when a person being moved suddenly is not able to assist with a lift. Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary. Excellent hearing and verbal skills required for directing staff, customer relations, and marketing activities. Manual dexterity required for documentation needs, for manipulations of equipment and for direct patient care. Requires intense attention and concentration. Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands. Demonstrated 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. Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language. Bi-lingual skills may be required for certain client facilities.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Current licensure by the applicable state agency. Current membership in professional organizations preferred.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Screens patients/residents Evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plans. May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as: assigning and overseeing resident care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc. Under a physician’s order, provides direct resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment venue includes individual, supervised and group.