Inpatient Occupational Therapist- Per diem

Hours: Per diem / Day shift 7a-330p, Holiday shift rotationsrequired

Location: Lowell General Hospital- Main Campus

Job Overview

This position evaluates, develops and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients with a wide variety of disabilities in the inpatient, transitional care, and outpatient settings. This position is educated and experienced in treating patients of all age groups according the principles and practice of occupational therapy. Treatment plans are intended to help patients achieve a maximum level independence effecting their activities of daily living using various therapeutic exercises, activities, modalities and skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.

2. Occupational Therapy (OT) license.

3. National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy registration.

4. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

5. One (1) year of clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.

2. Two (2) years of clinical experience.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Provides comprehensive evaluation and assessment of patient's physical, cognitive and self-care status. Assesses and reassesses patient pain and other problem areas, including the patient's goals to develop appropriate treatment plans to assist patient in attaining maximum functional outcomes.

2. Sets realistic short- and long-term goals and plan of care related to patient's occupational therapy needs within the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary systems.

3. Interacts professionally with patient and family; involves patient in the formation of plan of care; formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning, cultural and psychosocial needs.

4. Communicates clearly and appropriately to patients, families, physicians, staff and all other customer groups.

5. Demonstrates the ability to carry out the appropriate treatment plan. Demonstrates initiative, organization, and follow-through.

6. Works directly and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health care team, the patient, and the patient's family to promote maximum level of patient safety and independence in discharge planning.

7. Supervises and educates students and evaluates the students performance.

8. Educates colleagues and hospital employees regarding role of occupational therapy.

9. Maintains and completes proper and timely documentation in the medical record for all patients treated to promote communication to physicians and to ensure proper reimbursement.

10. Ensures documentation and billing is accurate and reflective of services provided in accordance with departmental guidelines.

About Lowell General
For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a four -time Magnet-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you'll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.