Occupational Therapist

Job DetailsJob Location: Sherrill House - Boston, MA 02130Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $38.00 - $43.00 HourlyJob Shift: Day✅ $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Two (2) Full Time Positions Available 
Competitive Wages + Benefits including FREE Parking 

Position Summary 

As a member of the Rehabilitation staff, plans and implements specific programs for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy. 

Primary Responsibilities 

Screens all new admissions and any patients referred by the medical team through gross assessment and makes recommendations to the nursing staff
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct occupational therapy programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
Evaluate assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources, such a patient records, interviews, observation and team members
Develop treatment plans for assigned patients including specific goals and activities.  Reevaluate and modify plan at periodic intervals and as necessary. 
Prepare written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes and other written reports as required.
Communicate observations, facts and comments with interdisciplinary team members, individually and through team meeting presentations.
Recommend and develop new services and programs.
Maintain department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs.
Attend meetings and participate on committees as required.
Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc.
Provide in-service training specific to occupational therapy to other rehab staff, nursing staff, patients and family members.
Supervise the COTA , develop treatment plans and goals and provide training as needed.
Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with Sherrill House procedures on a daily basis
Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility and physician related information
Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning therapy services.
Develop and maintain occupational therapy standards.
Interpret occupational therapy policies and procedures to personnel, residents, family members, etc., as necessary.
Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments, etc., as necessary.
Maintain an excellent working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations.
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
Participate in the development and implementation of resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly reviews.
Assist in developing occupational therapy plans for individual residents in coordination and conjunction with the resident assessment (MDS).

QualificationsLicense Requirement

Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in this state.

Educational Requirements:  A Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.

Experience: A new grad or minimum of 2 years of experience in a therapist capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility and training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices.