Occupational Therapist - Long Term Care
Marlborough, MA
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Temp Position

Location: Marlborough, Massachusetts
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Day: 8

Job Description

• Screen and evaluate patients with cognitive and/or ADL (Activities of Daily Living) physical functioning disorders.
• Develop and implement appropriate plans of care following regulatory and clinical practice standards.
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practices to support clinical interventions.
• Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive/assistive devices.
• Assess patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly; evaluate treatment outcomes and modify services as needed.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding physical disorders.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and healthcare team members about patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Prepare comprehensive discharge summaries per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Document all required information accurately in electronic records and maintain patient records according to policy.
• Record treatment minutes in compliance with regulatory and clinical standards.
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and required trainings or in-services.
• Obtain necessary durable medical equipment (DME) or supplies as needed.
• Supervise and support occupational therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students.
• Adhere to NBCOT and state-required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Massachusetts.
• Minimum of 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience within the last year.
• Experience in Long Term Care (LTC) settings.
• Experience in Rehabilitation settings.
• Experience in supervisory roles.

Additional Information

• This is a temporary position.
• Work is performed during day shifts.
• Candidates must meet all regulatory and clinical practice requirements.