Occupational Therapist - Rehab

Occupational Therapist Position

This Occupational Therapist position offers the opportunity to practice in an inpatient setting in Fall River, Massachusetts. Fall River blends scenic coastal views with a revitalized downtown and easy access to nearby Providence, Newport, and Boston, making it an appealing home base for both work and leisure. Residents enjoy waterfront parks, walking paths, and nearby beaches, along with cultural landmarks such as museums and historic ships.

The city is well connected by major highways, allowing for convenient commuting and weekend excursions throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. In this inpatient role, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive clinical team focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. The setting includes adult and geriatric patients with a variety of conditions, which may include orthopedic, neurological, post-surgical, and medically complex diagnoses.

You will work closely with physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, physicians, and case management to coordinate comprehensive care plans that promote optimal functional recovery and safe discharge. A typical day includes performing thorough evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based interventions to help patients regain independence in activities of daily living, mobility, and cognition. Responsibilities may include functional training, adaptive equipment recommendations, home and discharge planning, patient and family education, and coordination with the interdisciplinary team during daily rounds.

You will contribute to goal setting, participation in care conferences, and timely documentation within the electronic medical record. Patient caseload often includes a mix of acute and subacute-level patients, with a focus on functional outcomes and safe transitions of care. Therapists can expect a structured yet dynamic schedule, with caseload and productivity expectations typical of an inpatient hospital environment. Shifts generally follow daytime hours with potential for weekend or holiday rotations, which are shared among the therapy team to support consistent coverage and patient progress.

The inpatient environment emphasizes professional development, clinical collaboration, and quality improvement. You will have opportunities to further develop skills in complex case management, participate in interdisciplinary committees, and contribute to initiatives focused on patient safety and functional outcomes. The role is well suited for therapists who value teamwork, variety in their caseload, and the chance to provide meaningful, hands-on care to patients during critical stages of recovery.