Occupational Therapist - Home Care plans and conducts individualized occupational therapy programs in a home care environment to help patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities. Teaches patients skills/techniques and how to use adaptive equipment for participating in activities. Being an Occupational Therapist - Home Care studies, evaluates, and records patients' activities and progress. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Occupational Therapist - Home Care typically reports to a manager. Requires certification as an occupational therapist. Occupational Therapist - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Cooley Dickinson is the hospital where Occupational Therapists can grow and accelerate their careers. We are seeking professionals who are committed to the highest quality patient care and will contribute to our on-going pursuit of excellence.
About Us
With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.
Accolades and Recognition
Our staff has been consistently recognized for the quality of care and commitment to patient safety provided on a daily basis. Some of these awards include:
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Our Benefits
In addition to competitive pay, all Cooley Dickinson employees who work 20 hours or more per week have access to the following benefits with no waiting period:
a range of health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance benefits
a generous and flexible Earned Time Off program starting at six weeks accrual per year
403(b) retirement plan with various investment options
opportunities and support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.
Under the direction of the Clinical Team Manager and within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures, responsible for providing services for home care patients in accordance with the plan of care. Services are provided under the direction of the attending physician with the participation of the family and other members of the inter-disciplinary team, as indicated.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program, accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association; or eligible for the National Registration examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association required.
Current licensure and registration as an Occupational Therapist in the
Minimum of one (1) year occupational therapist experience in a health care facility or equivalent experience required. Home care experience preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge in the principles of occupational therapy required. Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills required.
Current valid driver's license, good driving record and access to or own transportation required.
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