Occupational Therapy

Position: Occupational Therapy
Position Type: Part-time and Full-time position
Location: Greater Boston and Southshore communities
Published: Feb 22, 2024

UMA is seeking compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapists to join our team in Greater Boston. No home health experience is required, but it’s preferred. We offer part-time and per-diem schedules.

• Conduct home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Evaluate patients’ functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, and ADL and IADL performance.
• Assess cognitive, psychological, and motor aspects of performance and develop individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Assess the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
• Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations resulting in enhanced outcomes for clients.
• Continually assess and revise the occupational therapy care plan and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
• Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the patient’s health, safety, and independent living.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations about patient care management and services using our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

• A current MA Occupational Therapist license.
• Prior home care experience preferred, but not required.
• A minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Graduation from an occupational therapy program accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and the AOTA, as indicated by school transcript or diploma.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic health records (EHR) preferred.

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