Per Diem / PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant - $21 per hour

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Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a per diem / prn Occupational Therapist Assistant for a per diem / prn job in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Up to 8.00 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Per Diem

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.

Occupational Therapist Assistant OTA Needed for Spaulding Per Diem Summary Provide services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to patients who have impairments, functional limitations or disabilities resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team. Educate patient, families and others as directed by the Occupational Therapist. Coordinate technical, environmental and financial resources effectively and efficiently. Key Responsibilities Under supervision of licensed occupational therapist, prescribed treatment program is carried out according to organizational and professional guidelines. Measurement skills are modified based on patients' age, medical condition, and cultural background. Patient progress and overall status is communicated with occupational therapist to adjust patient goals, treatment plan, procedures, and discharge and equipment needs. Documentation is complete, timely and in accordance with facility and practice guidelines. Therapy and health care students are oriented, trained, and mentored to achieve stated performance expectations. Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives. Spaulding Rehabilitation Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld. Education/Degree Required Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program. Experience Required 2 years experience for Advanced Clinician. Required Licensed (and in good standing) as a occupational therapist assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.) Required BLS required. Effective verbal and written communication skills with the English language. Basic skills in math and computer science. Appropriate knowledge occupational therapy treatment techniques to manage the rehabilitation population. Effective problem solving skills for occupational therapy treatment planning and execution taking into consideration patient's age, psychosocial, cultural and religious background. Basic skills in teaching other and self assessment of learning needs, strengths, and professional goals. Safely executeall job responsibilities without risking injury to self or patients. Demonstrates the ability to assess and interact with patients and families using the theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background. Maintain variable work schedule depending on hospital/program needs to provide patient care (evening, holidays, weekend and travel). Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software. Preferred Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population. Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team. Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them. High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations. Attention to detail.

Mass General Brigham Job ID . Posted job title: Occupational Therapist Assistant Ota Per Diem

About Mass General Brigham

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Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs

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