Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Per Diem Occupational Therapist Pay: $50.00/hour Looking to advance your career, but not sure where? Make a difference in your patients’ lives and further your career with us at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, Westborough! • Work alongside Physiatrists, Neurologists and multidisciplinary team with multiple OT/PT/SLP’s • Flexible Work Schedules • Opportunities for Advancement • Supportive Leadership: Experienced team working alongside you • Referral program • Convenient Location: Easy access from I-90, I-495, and Rt. 9 • Free On-Site Parking Be part of a clinical team that sees great results! Primary Responsibilities: • Provides individualized evaluation, documentation of findings and progress, comprehensive planning, and implementation of treatment plan, patient / family education and determination of rehabilitation and patient goals under the direction of a physician. • Assesses and implements appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis and status and in accordance of the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics. • Completes documentation (e.g., initial evaluation, daily flow sheets, weekly progress notes, discharge summaries and statistics) on a timely basis. Completes letters of justification for Durable Medical Equipment. • Delegates appropriate duties to certified occupational therapy assistants, aides and supportive personnel. • Coordinate and organizes a full treatment caseload (as appropriate as as per diem employee). • Attends and reports at rehabilitation team conferences (RTC), treating team conferences (TTC) and family team conferences (FTC). • Seek to provide or enhance staff, patient and family education through continuing education courses/seminars and review of current relevant literature. Prerequisites: • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-accredited program. • Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. • American Occupational Therapy Association membership preferred. • Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant. • Demonstrated pursuit of continuing education courses relevant to the field of occupational therapy. • Demonstrated ability with interpersonal and organizational skills. • Knowledge, experience, and proficiency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group. • Knowledge of growth and development across the life span.