OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - VNA / HOMECARE

Company: Southcoast Health System
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 28, 2024

Job Description:

Overview

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 6 years in a row!

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

We are searching for a talented Occupational Therapist

Hours: Per Diem

Shift: Day shift; 8:00am - 4:30pm

Location: This is a per diem position with the greatest need in Fall River. Additional areas that may need coverage include New Bedford, Somerset, Swansea, Assonet, Taunton/Raynham

Travel: This position requires travel

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package**
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training **Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.
  
  Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  
  Responsibilities
  
  Under general supervision of the Program Director, Rehab & Integrated Services and the Clinical Nurse Manager or designee, perform duties to support and in support of the VNA Rehabilitation Department. Provide Therapy services directed towards preventing disability, relieving pain, developing, improving or restoring motor function and maintaining maximum physical, emotional, social and mental performance within the patients capabilities.
  
  Qualifications
  • A Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
  • Current License in Occupational Therapy by the Board of Registration in Medicine of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Rhode Island is required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) & CPR certification is also required.
  • Proficient computer skills, including experience with various software, database and electronic records programs is required.
  • One (1) year of experience is required.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.
    
    Pay Range
    
    USD $55.00 - USD $55.00 /Hr.

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