Occupational Therapist I, 40 Hours, Days page is loaded Occupational Therapist I, 40 Hours, Days Apply remote type On-site (100% Onsite) locations Worcester, MA Memorial Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JB242746 Schedule Details:
Monday through Friday, Weekends - Every Fourth WeekendScheduled Hours:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PMShift:
1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
40 This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus eligible for external new hires to the UMMH system. Rules and restrictions apply – Talen t Acquisition will discuss eligibility with candidates. Evaluates, plans and performs treatments to alleviate physical, cognitive/perceptual, psychosocial and or developmental dysfunction using purposeful activities and restorative therapeutic techniques. Participates in departmental activities to assure smooth operations and facilitate program enhancement.
Major Responsibilities: Administers therapy evaluations and develops treatment plan for physically, cognitively, developmentally and/or functionally disabled patient populations, including infants and children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and frail elderly, inpatient or outpatient as assigned. Analyzes and interprets data and assesses individually current functional ability. Researches specific problems as required and makes a differential diagnosis when appropriate. Consults with physician regarding any contradictions or alternative forms of therapy. Assesses patient's progress, as related to their rehabilitation potential. Designs treatment plan based on initial evaluation and assessment. Establishes short- and long-term goals for patients. Utilizes therapeutic interventions and activities to remediate, restore, and/or compensate for losses in physical, perceptual, cognitive, sensory, psychosocial, and functional skills. Provides treatment in both individual and group settings. Selects purposeful activities suited to the patient's emotional, intellectual and physical functional level to upgrade the patient's performance to maximal independence. Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education: Required: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy or a bachelor's degree with a certificate or diploma for successful completion of a post-degree program in Occupational Therapy. Current MA state license as Occupational Therapist. Experience/Skills: Required: Successful completion of national certification exam, or eligible and scheduled for next sitting. Hours/ Schedule Notes: Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.One full weekend every 4 weeks (Saturday/Sunday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) with one day off the week before and the week after.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Who is a caregiver? It's not just the person who delivers the care. It's all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.
We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
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