OT home health
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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.This positionprovidesclinical mentorship and support to staff therapists.This position involvestraining ofstaff therapists during orientation, entering rotation, and ongoing training and supervision in areas of need for individual therapists.

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) yearsof clinical experience.

Hours: Full-Time, Days (Weekends Required)

Location: Lowell

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.

• 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.

• 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 uponidentifiedlearning, cultural and psychosocial needs.

• Demonstratesthe ability to carry out theappropriate treatmentplan. Demonstrates initiative, organization, and follow-through.

• Supervises and educates students and evaluates the student's performance.

• Educates colleagues and hospital employeesregardingroleof 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.

• 1Maintainsand completes proper andtimelydocumentation in the medical record for all patients treated to promote communication to physicians and to ensure proper reimbursement.

• Complies withdocumentation regulations (Medicare, Medicaid, DPH, OSHA, JCAHO, State and Federal regulations) and agency policies and procedures.

• Ensures documentation and billing isaccurateand reflective of services providedin accordance withdepartmental guidelines.

• Prepares department for JCAHO surveys andparticipatesin CQI activities.Performs other related duties as assigned and/or necessary to assureappropriate patientcare.

• 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
• Mileage Reimbursement

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.