Occupational Therapist, (OT), Forensic Unit

LifePoint Health

$69K — $93K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
  • Valid state license issued by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professions.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Assess patient’s ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills.
  • Designs appropriate treatment plans with specified frequency and modalities.
  • Implement treatment plans using adequate therapeutic modalities.
  • Document subjective and objective findings on patient progress.
  • Monitor and adjust care plans as necessary, seeking consultations when needed.
  • Educate patients and families on deficits and treatment plans.
  • Assist with patient discharge planning and provide adaptive equipment guidance.
  • Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to regulations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and paid time off.
  • Tuition assistance for higher education and certification, along with loan assistance and a 401(k) retirement package with company match.
  • Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships and mental health services.
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career advancement.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Occupational Therapist, Forensic Unit, Mountain View 4th floor

Job Type: Fulltime Days

Schedule: Monday – Friday 7am – 330pm

 

How You’ll Contribute:

  • Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills.

  • Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.

  • Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.

  • Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress.

  • Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.

  • Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.

  • Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting.

  •  Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.

  • Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.

     

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

 

 

What we are looking for:

 

  •  Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Required

  • License: In Massachusetts, Occupational Therapists (OTs) must hold a valid state license issued by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professions before practicing. 

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

  

Salary range: $69,097.60 -   $93,288.00

 

 

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