Inpatient Occupational Therapist

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Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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Helps people of all ages to participate in the activities and occupations that are important to them. Routinely works with individuals who have physical, cognitive, developmental, or emotional challenges that affect their ability to perform everyday tasks.

• Occupation:
  Occupational Therapist
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/week
• Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Location:
  
  2014 Washington Street
• Pay Range: $74,547.20 – $/Annual
• Grade: 6
• Employee Type:
  Regular

• Perform examinations, develop treatment plans, and establish treatment goals with patient input.
• Perform and apply interventions for follow-up visits.
• Carry a caseload to independently manage.
• Provide care to adult med/surg patients, primarily in general and complex medical, post-op orthopedics, post-op general and vascular surgery, and other areas as needed (such as ICU, Emergency Department).

• Conduct assessments of patients' physical, mental, and developmental abilities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessments.
• Implement and monitor treatment plans, adjusting as needed.
• Provide education to patients and their families about therapeutic activities and exercises they can do at home.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and progress notes.
• Attend staff meetings, continuing education programs, and professional development activities to stay current with new techniques and best practices.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree Occupational Therapy or higher required.
• Licenses and Credentials: Occupational Therapist [State License] – Generic;
  Basic Life Support (BLS Certification) preferred.
• Experience: 0-1 year preferred; experience in a residential/assisted living or skilled nursing facility 0-1 year preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to work effectively with patients and co-workers; knowledge of medical terminology; excellent time management skills; good oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills required.

• Strong willingness to collaborate closely with occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other members of the clinical and non-clinical care team.
• Being flexible and willing to adapt to evolving requests/priorities during the workday.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Commitment to understand and fulfill the mission and goals of Inpatient Rehab Services and NWH as a whole.

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Onsite

Day (United States of America)

2014 Washington Street

40

$74,547.20 – $/Annual

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4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military…