MAIN FUNCTION:
The Occupational Therapist I is responsible for providing patient care for individuals requiring rehabilitation. The patient care is directed to the individual's special needs in an effort to optimize their physical, functional, psychological, social, and emotional well-being.
This position reports to the Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Services under the clinical supervision of Level II Therapists and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy required; Master of Science or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy preferred Valid licensure as Occupational Therapist in Massachusetts required Current American Heart Association BLS certification required Previous experience as an Occupational Therapist preferred, but not required
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provide patient care based on standards of examination, evaluation, establishment of the Plan of Care including interventions, re-examination and revision, and discharge planning. Provide timely documentation of all aspects of patient care in accordance with the department, hospital and state practice standards. Communicate with all patients and families, physicians, allied health team members, and coworkers in a timely, courteous and effective manner. Function as a team member of Rehabilitation Services, responding with cooperation and flexibility at all times, to the needs of the patients, department, coworkers and hospital. Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and student therapists in accordance with departmental, hospital, and state regulations when assigned. Remain actively and punctually involved in non-patient care activities such as, scheduling, billing, upkeep, community outreach, etc. as required. Demonstrate professional qualities such as initiative, follow-through, personal responsibility and accountability, quality-oriented work and growth. Remain flexible to work other shifts, holidays, and weekends as requested. Maintain treatment areas (including cleaning and stocking); alert appropriate staff for the maintenance of equipment. Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, safety, infection control, compliance and environmental standards. Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise. Identify own continuing education needs and demonstrate ongoing learning and professional development. Meet annual competency and retraining requirements. Attend meetings as required. Perform other functions/duties as requested.
Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity 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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Cooley Dickinson Hospital
Apr 04, 2025