Req#: R29498
Category(s): Allied Health Clinical Professional, Rehabilitation
Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: First

Plans Occupational Therapy treatment plans to include activities to improve UE function, daily tasks, functional mobility, homemaking skills, psychosocial status and developmental status. Determines patients' capabilities, needs, interests and goals and prepares individually tailored programs consistent with the physician's diagnosis and patient history. Monitors patients' progress and documents same on medical record. Observe all health and safety requirements.

Job Responsibilities: 

1) Identifies, evaluates, treats and follows up clients on an inpatient, outpatient, homecare and contract basis as assigned. Provides age-appropriate care to patients. Demonstrated knowledge of developmental stages for the following age groups (infant/child, adolescence, adult and older, geriatrics) and applies developmental theories and concepts when planning and implementing care for patients as appropriate per assignment

2) Evaluates all assigned patients, develops plan of treatment, provides assessment and assists in discharge planning as appropriate for each discipline. Applies treatment plan to patients within established procedures and time frames, as determined by each discipline

3) Provides information and consultation to patients, families, caregivers, and other health care personnel involved with patient management

4) Completes department operational procedures, including scheduling, billing, equipment usage, time-off requests and caseload coverage assignments

5) Completes necessary documentation to comply with professional standards department procedures for initial consult, progress notes, clinical conference notes, and reports

6) Assist with on-the-job orientation and training for student interns

7) Demonstrates relevant knowledge and application of clinical skills in evaluation, treatment and counseling

8) Meets productivity expectations as determined by the department standards

You Belong At Baystate

At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.

DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.

Education:

Bachelor of Science (Required), Master of Science

Certifications:

Basic Life Support – American Heart Association, Occupational Therapist – Other

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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