Job Title - Occupational Therapist

Location - Worcester MA

Assignment Length 12 weeks with possible extension (Long-Term)

Shift: 8am-4:30pm Shift and Sat/Sun Off

Pay: Based on years of experience

License Required:

Occupational Therapist license issued by the Board of Allied Health Professions in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Acts of 1982. and registration/ certification by NBCOTA.

Evaluates client needs for Occupational Therapy; develops and implements treatment plans for such clients; conducts individual and group Occupational Therapy activities; provides Occupational Therapy and rehabilitation services to facilitate the recovery of clients with mental, physical or emotional disabilities or disorders.

(link removed) AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Evaluates client's needs for Occupational Therapy through interview, observation, record review and by conducting diagnostic tests to establish and/or modify client treatment plans.
2. Develops and implements treatment plans for clients by selecting therapeutic activities, including manual arts and crafts, prevocational, vocational and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, etc. designed to achieve objectives.
3. Conducts individual and group Occupational Therapy treatment activities with various other disciplines through meetings and reports to ensure effectiveness of clients overall treatment programs.
4. Participates in documentation in treatment plans, client progress and evaluation results to provide information concerning the content and effectiveness of Occupational Therapy treatment.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Knowledge of Occupational Therapy theory, principles, practices, terminology, treatment, methods, techniques, and procedures.
2. Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment/materials used in providing Occupational Therapy.
3. Knowledge of the techniques and methods of diagnostic and prognostic testing relative to Occupational Therapy.
4. Knowledge of the principles of orthopedics, human anatomy, physiology, human growth and development as applied to Occupational Therapy.
5. Knowledge of the types and uses of orthopedic and prosthetic devices.
6. Knowledge of calibration and/or adjustment techniques as applied to equipment used for providing Occupational Therapy.
7. Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
8. Knowledge of the types and uses of agency forms