Occupational Therapist / OT
$114,400–$124,800 year
On-siteBurlington, Massachusetts, United States or Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Perform evaluations, develop treatment plans, and regularly re-assess effectiveness for patients rebuilding independence in daily routines, cognition, safety, and community participation. Conduct discharge evaluations, recommend home and community safety modifications, and provide referral resources. Communicate patient needs and progress to the treatment team, physicians, families, and other disciplines to ensure coordinated care. Work directly in patient homes and communities focusing on neuro recovery following stroke, TBI, and other conditions. Requires a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, current unrestricted license, and one year of experience.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Current, unrestricted license as an Occupational Therapist by state in which practicing
- Current CPR Certification
- A minimum of one year's work experience as an Occupational Therapist
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
- Duties require fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods
- Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times
- A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on specific location policy, local and state regulations to verify employee is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological diagnoses preferred
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