Occupational Therapist

Come join this collaborative and innovated team. At Integritus Healthcare /IntegriHome you willenjoy WEEKLY pay generous time off exceptional health insurance and the ability to grow in your career.

Ready to love working again and be proud of where you work Do you want to be valued and have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact If you answered yes we cant wait to introduce you to our team of dedicated caring professionals.

Join one of the largest post-acute health care systems across Massachusetts committed to fulfilling the health and residential needs of the population in the communities we serve.

Why choose Integritus Healthcare IntegriHome:

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Satisfaction
• Growth and Career Advancement
• Cookouts and Luncheons
• Culture of Respect and Empowerment
• Celebrating Individuality
• Recognizing Excellence

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Paid time off (vacation sick holiday)
• Medical Insurance
• FSA
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability Insurance
• HRA
• 401(k)

From short term rehab and recovery to long term skilled nursing care hospice services restorative care and even respite care we are by your side. IntegriHome has been caring for area families since 1989 providing top-quality skilled nursing care for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery comfort and independence for the highest possible quality of life. From post-surgery and post-hospital rehabilitation to long-term care for a chronic illness our highly skilled care teams provide compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way.

This is a part-time 20-hour per week position.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Administers Occupational therapy evaluations. Participates in the development of
the Plan of Care.
2. Establishes reasonable treatment goals keeps treatment care plans current
reassesses client and makes recommendations.
3. Provides Occupational therapy treatments procedures evaluations and
diagnostic tests for clients under the direction of their physician for whom therapy
has been medically prescribed.
a. Translates all exercises into functional activities or activities of daily living.
b. Provides instructions in the use and care of special equipment when
necessary.
c. Develops needed plans for modifying equipment appliances and the
physical surroundings in clients homes.

4. Prepares clinical and progress notes. Reports to physician and the Branch
Manager the clients response to treatment or change in condition.
a. Maintains appropriate records including frequency of visits and clients
response.

5. Instructs and supervises COTAs HHAs LPNs and RNs in therapy program
when appropriate.
a. Provides in-service education programs for company staff as requested.
b. Participates in Case Conferences as indicated.

6. Provides families with information support and encouragement to help motivate
clients in their progress. Instructs clients family on home occupational therapy
program.
a. Assists individuals and families to accept and adjust positively to
Occupational mental and social limitations.
b. Participates in the development of community resources to meet the
needs of clients.

7. Maintains positive and effective communication with all staff and others.
Understands and participates in team concept.
8. Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients families
and employees.

9. Maintains a safe client environment and identifies and reports to the office any
suspected vulnerable client abuse neglect or financial exploitation.
other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Branch
Manager.

Occupational/Environmental Demands:
Heavy to Very Heavy. Involves lifting clients bending stooping stretching and setting
up equipment. Must be adaptable to a variety of environments and community settings.
Must be able to drive or use public transportation in all types of weather.
Exerting more than one hundred pounds of force occasionally more than fifty pounds of
force frequently and more than twenty pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Occupational demand requirements are more than those for heavy work.

Qualifications:
1. Graduate of an AOTA approved school of Occupational Therapy program and
currently certified by the AOTA to practice occupational therapy.
2. Currently licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Massachusetts.
The license must not have been revoked suspended and without limitations or
restrictions.
3. Have at least two (2) years experience in a health care setting or equivalent
experience. Home care experience preferred.
4. Strong interpersonal communication and teaching skills.
5. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
6. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
7. Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation in order to travel to
multiple company business stops a day.
8. A valid drivers license and proof of car insurance when using a personal vehicle
for company business.
9. Proof of negative PPD or documentation of negative chest x-ray.
CPR certification is highly recommended.
initial and ongoing background studies and screenings including but not
limited to those of the Massachusetts Department of Health and the Federal
Office of the Inspector Generals List of Excluded Individuals and Entities.

Required Experience:

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