Occupational Therapist, Per Diem

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - Per Diem

Meadow Green Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Waltham is seeking a PER DIEM committed and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental or developmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality
• Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
• Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers
• Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
• Collect data and document processes followed

Skills

• Proven working experience as occupational therapist
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
• Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
• Professional behaviour
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid license to practice occupational therapy

Meadow Green Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is proudly owned and operated by the trusted Anthony Franchi Family, which has been an industry leader in providing nursing care and rehabilitation services to seniors for 50 years. We are a premier provider of skilled rehabilitative and nursing care in the greater Waltham area.

We offer the following to our patients/guests:

State-of the art modalities and exercise equipment, Treatment for medically complex cases, Comprehensive discharge planning, including community support services, IV therapy, Pain management, Oncology care, Diabetes management, Specialized wound management, Hospice services and Respite stays.

As a Meadow Green employee, you will be an integral member of our team, and share in the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our residents each and every day. Meadow Green has a friendly work environment with many long-time employees. We offer great benefits and a competitive compensation package including new wage scale, sick buy back and vacation buy back!

We would love to meet you!

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Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 – 24.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• What is your License number?

Experience:

• Occupational Therapy: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50 - $55