What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy OT position at Vantage Care, LLC?
Vantage at Wakefield is looking for a OT PRN!
We are seeking talented individuals to join our dynamic team at Vantage at Wakefield As we continue to grow and expand, we are
looking for passionate and skilled professionals who are eager to make a meaningful impact!
We hope to hear from you!
"Please visit our facility"
Vantage Healthcare & Rehab at Wakefield
1 Bathol Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-7600
Must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
Experience
Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years experience in a therapist capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility.
Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices.
Specific Requirements
Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in this state.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must be knowledgeable of occupational therapy procedures.
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the occupational therapy service.
Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of therapy areas.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning.
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing therapy services.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Physical And Sensory Requirements
(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental, emotional, and physical stress of the position.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, support agencies, and outside agencies.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
Must be willing to perform tasks that may involve exposure to the resident’s blood/body fluids.
We are seeking talented individuals to join our dynamic team at Vantage at Wakefield As we continue to grow and expand, we are
looking for passionate and skilled professionals who are eager to make a meaningful impact!
We hope to hear from you!
"Please visit our facility"
Vantage Healthcare & Rehab at Wakefield
1 Bathol Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-7600
Must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
Experience
Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years experience in a therapist capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility.
Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices.
Specific Requirements
Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in this state.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must be knowledgeable of occupational therapy procedures.
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the occupational therapy service.
Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of therapy areas.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning.
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing therapy services.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Physical And Sensory Requirements
(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental, emotional, and physical stress of the position.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, support agencies, and outside agencies.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
Must be willing to perform tasks that may involve exposure to the resident’s blood/body fluids.