Occupational Therapist Assistant OTA Per Diem at Partner's Healthcare in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
Occupational Therapist Assistant OTA Needed for Spaulding Per Diem


Summary Provide services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to patients who have impairments, functional limitations or disabilities resulting from injury, disease or other causes.


Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team.


Educate patient, families and others as directed by the Occupational Therapist.


Coordinate technical, environmental and financial resources effectively and efficiently.


Key Responsibilities


• Under supervision of licensed occupational therapist, prescribed treatment program is carried out according to organizational and professional guidelines.


• Measurement skills are modified based on patients' age, medical condition, and cultural background.


• Patient progress and overall status is communicated with occupational therapist to adjust patient goals, treatment plan, procedures, and discharge and equipment needs.


• Documentation is complete, timely and in accordance with facility and practice guidelines.


• Therapy and health care students are oriented, trained, and mentored to achieve stated performance expectations.


• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.


• Spaulding Rehabilitation Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.



Qualifications


Education/Degree Required


• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.


Experience Required


• 2 years experience for Advanced Clinician.


Required • Licensed (and in good standing) as a occupational therapist assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.


Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)


Required • BLS required.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the English language.


• Basic skills in math and computer science.


• Appropriate knowledge occupational therapy treatment techniques to manage the rehabilitation population.


• Effective problem solving skills for occupational therapy treatment planning and execution taking into consideration patient's age, psychosocial, cultural and religious background.


• Basic skills in teaching other and self assessment of learning needs, strengths, and professional goals.


• Safely execute all job responsibilities without risking injury to self or patients.


Demonstrates the ability to assess and interact with patients and families using the theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background.


• Maintain variable work schedule depending on hospital/program needs to provide patient care (evening, holidays, weekend and travel).


• Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.


Preferred


• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.


• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.


• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.


• High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.


• Attention to detail.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


1575 Cambridge Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


0



Employee Type


Per Diem



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a 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.



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