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Position: Occupational Therapy
Position Type: Part-time and Full-time position
Location: Greater Boston and Southshore communities
Published: Feb 22, 2024
Description:
Responsibilities:
– Conduct home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
– Evaluate patients’ functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, and ADL and IADL performance.
– Assess cognitive, psychological, and motor aspects of performance and develop individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
– Assess the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
– Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations resulting in enhanced outcomes for clients.
– Continually assess and revise the occupational therapy care plan and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
– Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the patient’s health, safety, and independent living.
– Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations about patient care management and services using our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Qualifications:
– A current MA Occupational Therapist license.
– Prior home care experience preferred, but not required.
– A minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
– Graduation from an occupational therapy program accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and the AOTA, as indicated by school transcript or diploma.
– Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
– Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
– Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic health records (EHR) preferred.
To apply, please submit your application today!