Outpatient Occupational Therapist - Per diem, day shift

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description:

Great Hourly Rate! Up to 40 hours/week for coverage.

Under the supervision of the Therapy Manager Occupational Therapist I is part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the rehabilitation and the promotion of health and wellness to those who have or are at risk for developing an illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability, activity limitation or participation restriction.  Responsibilities include evaluating, planning, preparing, implementing, and documenting individually designed examinations and treatments intended to help patients achieve their highest level of independence, taking into account safety and environmental adaptations, and including activities of daily living and vocational training.
 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: BS in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.

Licensure, Certification, Registration: Active MA Occupational Therapy license.  

American Heart Association – Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Knowledge of Occupational therapy theory and practice.

• Ability to observe, assess and record objective findings, reactions and progress.  Skills in critical judgement and thinking.

• Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses, and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the patient.  Clear and effective oral and written communication.

• Knowledge of Occupational therapy services, facilities and equipment.

• Ability to assess individual patient needs.

• Skill in maintaining patient medical record.

• Knowledge of range of therapy methods and techniques.

• Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards.

• Ability to use independent judgement and to manage and impart confidential information.

Experience:  Hand therapy experience preferred but not required

Pay Range:

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.  Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled