Purpose of Position :

To develop, coordinate and implement occupational therapy segment of treatment in coordination with program staff, addressing functional activities, such as goal-oriented therapy to facilitate meaningful independent living; and to provide activities that will assess and help improve the psychosocial, emotional, cognitive and physical functional behavior of patients.

Description :

Conduct occupational assessments, sensory needs assessments, reassessments and evaluate patient's current cognitive, functional, interpersonal, intrapersonal and vocational/avocational skills. Utilizes evaluation methods that are appropriate to the client's age, education, cultural and ethnic background, medical status and functional ability. Participates in the development of patient's treatment plan, including discharge planning goals, based on information received from assessments. Guides patient selection of individual tasks or projects which are appropriate to their defined needs and goals, encourages and facilitates patient participation in activities. Assists and teaches patients in individual and/or group work. Modifies teaching interventions based on evaluation process. Maintains accurate and timely records in accordance with established policies and procedures. Implements interventions, including crisis management procedures, in collaboration with treatment team. Manage utilization of van and transport patients in accordance with established policies and procedures. Participates in committees, Quality Assessment and Improvement activities and attends continuing education programs specific to providing psychiatric care for the population being treated. Complies with all established policies and procedures. Performs other work-related duties as directed or requested.

Qualifications :

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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

: Able to read, write, and communicate in English Entry level degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution (OT)

• Currently licensed Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (NPI)
• Current National Provider Identifier (NPI) registration (De-escalation)
• Completion of an approved De-escalation Certification Course (obtain within 30 days, offered within) (BLS)
• Basic Life Support certification (obtain within 60 days of position start, offered within) (Preferred)
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Certification (NBCOT) S19

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For OT Clinical Specialist, must meet all qualifications noted above, as well as the following:

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as a clinical resource for rehabilitation staff in a focused area of clinical expertise; plans and conducts treatment programs for patients. Assists management in the planning, development, organization and supervision of the specified clinical specialty area.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

: Documentation of Specialist Certification.

Schedule Details :

32 Hours Per Week, Rotating Days, 8a-4p, Every Other Weekend & Occasional Holidays (16 Hours Inpatient/16 Hours Outpatient)

Organization :

Cape Cod Hospital Primary Location :

Massachusetts-Hyannis Department :

CCH-Partial Hospitalization•

Annual/Hourly :

Hourly Hiring Pay Range :

$ 39.68

• $ 57.

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