Occupational Therapist - Long Term Care
Haverhill, MA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: Haverhill, Massachusetts
Setting: Long Term Care (LTC)
Shift: Days
Employment Type: Temp
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Role Summary

Occupational Therapist duties include screening and evaluating patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders, developing plans of care, providing rehabilitative treatment, documenting care, and supporting discharge planning.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Massachusetts
• Occupational Therapist (1 year of experience)
• Occupational Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience in a Long Term Care or Rehabilitation setting

Responsibilities

• Use standardized assessments and evidence-based practice
• Provide treatment interventions such as ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and supportive/assistive devices
• Assess progress and adjust treatment plans
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members about patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans
• Complete discharge summaries
• Document required information in the electronic documentation system
• Record treatment minutes accurately
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, in-services, and conferences
• Obtain necessary DME or supplies
• Supervise and support occupational therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students

Practice Expectations

• Follow NBCOT/AOTA and state-required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics