Location: Medford,MA, USA
Melrose/Wakefield Hospital,part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties,Melrose/Wakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.
If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team atLawrence Memorial Hospital.
Why Join Us?
Competitive salaries
Medical, dental, vision insurance that start on day one
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Generous earned time benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Free on-campus parking
Location:Lawrence Memorial Hospital- 170 Governors Avenue - Medford, MA
Hours:40 hours - Days
Job Overview
This positionevaluates,developsand implements specific treatment programsfor individual patients with awide variety of disabilities in the inpatient,transitional care,and outpatient settings.This position iseducated and experienced in treating patients of all age groupsaccordingthe principles and practice of occupational therapy.Treatment plans are intendedto help patients achieve a maximum levelindependence effecting theiractivities of daily livingusingvarious therapeutic exercises, activities,modalitiesand skills.
Minimum Qualifications
1.Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
2.Occupational Therapy (OT) license.
3.National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapyregistration.
4.Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
5. One (1) year of clinical experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
Theduties and responsibilities listedbeloware intended to describe the general nature of workandare not intended to be an all-inclusive list.Other dutiesand responsibilitiesmay be assigned.
1.Providescomprehensive 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 developappropriate treatmentplans toassistpatient inattainingmaximumfunctional 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 uponidentifiedlearning, cultural and psychosocial needs.
4.Communicates clearly and appropriately to patients, families, physicians,staffand all other customer groups.
5.Demonstratesthe ability to carry out theappropriate treatmentplan. 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 thestudentsperformance.
8.Educates colleagues and hospital employeesregardingroleof occupational therapy.
9.Maintainsand completes proper andtimelydocumentation in the medical record for all patients treated to promote communication to physicians and to ensure proper reimbursement.
10.Ensures documentation and billing isaccurateand reflective of services providedin accordance withdepartmental guidelines.
About Melrose/Wakefield Hospital
Melrose/Wakefield Hospital andLawrence Memorial Hospitalof Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston.Melrose/WakefieldHospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.
Core to our values, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital's commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.
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...@tuftsmedicine.org.