Occupational Therapist - Brockton Behavioral Health Center (Per Diem)
Company: Boston Medical Center
Location: Brockton
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
Position: Occupational Therapist
Department: Inpatient PsychiatryReports to: Nurse ManagerSchedule:
Per DiemLocation: Brockton, MAPOSITION SUMMARY:Boston Medical
Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist for its 80-bed
behavioral health hospital located in Brockton, MA. BMC Brockton
operates as a behavioral health accountable care organization
providing cutting edge inpatient treatment and stabilization for
individuals experiencing complex mental health and substance use
needs.The Occupational Therapist prescribes and implements a
treatment program which is designed to return patients to their
maximum level of function. The Occupational Therapist works
collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to
maximize patient and team outcomes. The Occupational Therapist runs
Occupational Therapy Groups as well as some individualized
treatment.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:Conducts occupational
therapy evaluation procedures according to professional
guidelines
- Selects evaluation procedures that reflect understanding of the
patient's diagnosis, abilities, and limitations.
- Administers evaluation procedures according to the guidelines
of standardized tests; adapts evaluation procedures as indicated to
accommodate the specific needs of patients.
- Interprets evaluation results, develops an integrated
diagnostic impression, and makes recommendations.
- Educations patients and caregiver regarding evaluation findings
and management of care recommendations
- Formulates treatment goals and plans that reflect the patient's
unique psychological and functional deficits.
- Establishes measurable and attainable short and long-term goals
in collaboration with patient and/or caregiver.
- Modifies goals as warranted by changes in patient's
status.
- Assesses discharge needs of the patient and caregiver,
including but not limited to: insurance issues, equipment needs,
follow-up appointments, and appropriate use of community
services.
- Communicates patients care and discharge needs to team members
as needed. Arranges for appropriate follow-up.
- Select and adapt the appropriate occupational therapy treatment
model, method and approach to direct the process of
interventions
- Uses objective evaluation techniques to assess the occupational
limitations and medical condition of patients
- Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate
and timely manner
- Implements comprehensive individual and group treatment.
Establishes treatment priorities based on evaluation results and
the specific needs of the patients. Develop treatment plans,
measure progress against the plans, and make adjustments as
needed
- Uses creative treatment approaches and explores alternative
solutions to individual patient problems.
- Demonstrates clinical problem solving skills with a variety of
patient problems and substantiates actions taken.
- Progresses patient treatment programs appropriately and
terminates them as warranted by patient's progress and
condition.
- Develops and instructs patient and caregiver in home programs
and/or use of recommended equipment; provides verbal and/or written
instructions as indicated.
- Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with all
patients.
- Demonstrates ability to engage patients in treatment provides
reinforcement and support; sets limits appropriately.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
appropriate to the age groups regularly served.
- Notifies supervisor/manager when patients in age groups not
regularly served are present, and seeks assistance from individuals
with the knowledge of the specialized needs of such patient age
groups.
- Adheres to diagnosis-related precautions.
- Demonstrates good judgment in handling potentially hazardous
situations, seeking assistance as necessary.
- Seeks feedback.
- Monitors clinical supplies, requesting replacements in a timely
manner.
- Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks
- Provide crisis intervention as needed
Shows evidence of on-going professional growth and knowledge of
regulations and standards.
- Initiates independent learning opportunities, seek out and
integrate new information in daily practice.
- Communicates learning needs to supervisor.
- Stays current with advances in occupational therapy treatments
and techniques through attendance of professional meetings,
continuing education, and reading of current literature.
- Shows knowledge of professional federal and state rules and
regulations governing the practice of occupational
therapy.
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of the
patients being treated by the certified occupational therapy
assistant.
Collaborates with colleagues and other professionals to provide
high quality patient care
- Serves as clinical resource for other health care professionals
on assigned floors.
- Works as part of the team, helping and supporting staff members
as needed; listens to and seeks feedback from others; shares
knowledge with others in positive manner; expresses opinions
clearly.
- Accommodates to change by being adaptable and flexible and
maintains professional demeanor during periods of stress.
- Assumes a leadership role and takes charge in difficult
situations.
- Attends and participates in all mandatory department
meetings.
- Arrives prepared and on time.
- Accepts and completes additional assignments as requested by
supervisor, including membership in task forces and
committees.
- Participates responsibly in the supervisory process, follows
through on suggestions and recommendations, and utilizes
supervision time for own professional growth.
- Comes prepared to supervisory meetings. Develops and meets
annual goals with a high quality of performance.
- Participate in multidisciplinary patient care conferences
Education:
- Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program approved by the
American Occupational Therapy Association
Experience:
- Psych Occupational Therapist experience required
- Excellent knowledge of principles and practice of occupational
therapy
- Ability to manage patients with different types of
personalities
Licensure:
- Licensed to practice occupational therapy in the Commonwealth
of MassachusettsCertification:
- AHA Basic Life Support CPR certification
- National Board Certification in Occupation Therapy (NBCOT)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Keywords: Boston Medical Center, Brockton , Occupational Therapist - Brockton Behavioral Health Center (Per Diem), Healthcare , Brockton, Massachusetts
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