MetroWest Medical Center

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MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital

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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Full Time Days


MetroWest Medical Center is the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston. MetroWest Medical Center is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive care, at a location close to home. The 307-bed regional healthcare system includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick and the MetroWest Wellness Center. MetroWest Medical Center has been named to the 2019 America’s 100 Best Hospitals List by Healthgrades.

Job Summary

At the direction of a Registered Occupational Therapist, performs patient treatments as indicated by the treatment plan. Documents treatments given, including frequent and objective measurements. Works with neonatal through geriatric patients with clinical competency. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

Job Responsibilities

Performs selected tests and measurements as directed by therapist; maintains documentation on all treatments; assures appropriate equipment performance prior to each use.

Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

Qualifications

Education

Required: Associate degree in occupational therapy assistant, Active U.S. military service members, or veterans with any military service, training, or education verified and credited by an accredited OTA program is acceptable

Experience

Preferred: 1 year of experience

Certifications

Required: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant by AOTA. Licensure, as required by State law.

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.



MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital Natick Massachusetts Tenet Massachusetts Job ID #2403008871-0.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Adult Psych Full Time Days



Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.


FT (64 Hours)


Position Summary:

At the direction of a Registered Occupational Therapist, performs patient treatments as indicated by the treatment plan. Documents treatments given, including frequent and objective measurements. Works with children through geriatric patients with clinical competency. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

Performs selected tests and measurements as directed by therapist; maintains documentation on all treatments; assures appropriate equipment performance prior to each use.



Qualifications:


EDUCATION
Required: Associate degree in occupational therapy assistant, Active U.S. military service members, or veterans with any military service, training, or education verified and credited by an accredited OTA program is acceptable


EXPERIENCE
Preferred: 1 year experience


CERTIFICATIONS
Required: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant by AOTA. Licensure, as required by State law.

MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital Natick Massachusetts Tenet Massachusetts Job ID #2403019363-0.

Mental Health Counselor Adult Psych Full Time Days



Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.


MHC FT


Summary:
Under supervision of the Charge Nurse, facilitates and provides psychiatric care of adult, adolescent, and/or child patients by planning and implementing milieu treatment, considering patient needs and therapeutic goals. Ensures quality and safe delivery of care to patients of all ages.



PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Functions as a milieu therapist to assigned patients, including collaborating with the nurse therapist to determine a milieu treatment approach, functioning as an active member of the multidisciplinary team, administering an initial psychological assessment, and providing consistent individual counseling focused on treatment goals during hospitalization. Participates in milieu therapy for patients on an individual or group basis. Leads or assists in milieu groups. Incorporates knowledge of each patient's condition and application of various therapeutic techniques; ensures appropriate participation by patients.
2. Collaborates with other unit staff in assessing and evaluating patient's mental status. Initiates and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients. Collaborates in the diagnosis and treatment of patients; shares information and participates in the formulation of treatment plans. Coordinates and implements various aspects of milieu environment to provide a therapeutic experience for patients. Collaborates with other staff members to determine whether a patient represents a risk to himself/herself and/or others. Works with other unit personnel with crisis intervention techniques.
3. Provides supportive care to patients, such as participating in conversation, recreational activities, and basic living activities. This may include assisting patients with bathing, eating, and other daily living activities. Sets limits, confronts counterproductive activities and behavior, and reassures and orients patients. Encourages and facilitates appropriate interactions between patients.
4. Records all appropriate information on patient charts; prepares regular reports describing each patient's mental status and functioning, as well as significant interactions. Reports and documents overt, covert, verbal, and non-verbal communications by patients.
5. Provides support and education to family members and significant others regarding the patient's status. Works with representatives of outside agencies in obtaining or disseminating information on individual patients. Participates in discharge planning and referral, if necessary.
Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.



Qualifications:


KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in psychology or a related field preferred
Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English)
BLS required



WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Patient care environment. Periodic risk from combative or abusive patients; occasionally may assist with moving or lifting elderly or handicapped patients or with applying restraints.
2. Regular walking and standing during normal course of duties.

MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital Natick Massachusetts Tenet Massachusetts Job ID #2403019325-0.

MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital

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