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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. This position provides clinical mentorship and support to staff therapists. This position involves training of staff therapists during orientation, entering rotation, and ongoing training and supervision in areas of need for individual therapists.

Hours: Monday-Friday, Day Shift, Weekend Rotation- 32 Hours

Job Description

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. Three (3) 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.

+ 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 attainingmaximum functional outcomes.

+ 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.

+ 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.

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

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

+ 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.

+ Supervises and educates students and evaluates the student’s performance.

+ Educates colleagues and hospital employees regardingrole of occupational therapy.

+ Contributes to the department to ensure that the operations are efficient and cost effective; adheres to billing guidelines, charges, insurance limitation & all other departmental operations.

+ 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.

+ Complies with documentation regulations (Medicare, Medicaid, DPH, OSHA, JCAHO, State and Federal regulations) and agency policies and procedures.

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

+ Prepares department for JCAHO surveys and participates in CQI activities. Performs other related duties as assigned and/or necessary to assure appropriate patient care.

+ Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the group's achievement of goals and foster a positive work environment.

+ Acts as clinical resource, particularly in area of subspecialty. Consults with respective advanced clinicians.

+ Participates in overseeing the activities of the section/assigned supervisory units with regard to services provided, as delegated by advanced clinician.

What We Offer:

+ Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one!

+ 403(b) retirement with company match

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Fleet Car Program

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at [email protected] .