Occupational Therapist

Full Time & Part Time Positions

Norwood Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist

We are currently seeking a caring and dynamicOccupational Therapist who is looking for an opportunity to share your skills and experience with the best rehabilitation team! You will work in a skilled nursing environment, making a tremendous difference in the lives of your patients and helping them regain a quality of life. If you have a true passion for providing seniors with unparalleled short- and long-term care, and if you meet our qualifications, we want to talk with you Apply Today!

Pay Range: $40.00 - $55.00

JOB SUMMARY:

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing rehabilitative therapy to patients upon referral for cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders following all regulatory and clinical practice requirements. This includes recovery, improvement in function and when possible, a return to a prior level of functioning. Clinical documentation will describe objective measures and justification for continued or discontinued services.

JOB DUTIES:

• Effectively screens/evaluates patients and/ with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.
• Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: ADL retraining; therapeutic activities; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc.
• Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the patients’ physical disorders

REQUIREMENTS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy or related field
• MA state license
• 1+ years of experience in a skilled nursing facility environment

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Medical
• FSA
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)

Perks

• Life Assistance Program
• Home and Auto Insurance Discounts
• Verizon wireless discounts (22% discount)
• Six Flags discounts

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