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Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Organization Facility: Mount Auburn Hospital Category: Therapy & Rehabilitation Job ID: JR83809 Date posted: 10/03/2025
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Job Type: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, PER DIEM

Job Description:

RESPONSIBLITIES:

  • Evaluates referred patients accurately using appropriate tests, measurements, and history.
  • Recommends treatment plans in conjunction with the patient and/or family and physician which is based on the evaluation results and includes the frequency and duration of treatment, long- and short-term goals, and expected functional outcomes.
  • Administers appropriate therapeutic techniques accurately and continuously monitors the patient's response to treatment, modifying the program as needed.
  • Assists in orientation, training, and supervision of aides, students, and volunteers assigned to participate in patient care or departmental projects.
  • Documents patient care accurately and in a timely way in the medical record and as needed to facilitate continued care or billing.
  • Confers with the patient and/or family, referring physician, staff, vendors, or other facilities to facilitate or coordinate care or obtain patient equipment.
  • Maintains and enhances professional knowledge and skills through participation in continuing education programs, professional organizations, and/or review of professional literature.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

  • A Bachelor's degree or entry level Master's degree in occupational therapy. Current licensure to practice occupational therapy from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  • Minimum of one year of work experience as an occupational therapist
  • Good oral and written communications skills and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and other healthcare providers.
  • Strong organization and time management skills to independently manage patient care load.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal hospital and clinic environment. Standing and walking, stooping and bending 60% or more of the time. Grasping, fine hand manipulation, and repetitive hand movements more than 60% of the time for outpatient treatment.
Occasional exposure to blood/body fluids and infectious diseases. Complies with precautions, as defined by Infection Control staff, in patients/materials requiring isolation.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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