Inpatient Occupational Therapist & Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.

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Job Summary Cooley Dickinson Hospital is seeking compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists to join our inpatient rehabilitation team on a per-dem basis, 8-hour shifts from 8:00am-4:30pm (weekdays and weekends). The compensation for these per diem positions is a fixed rate of $57.66 per hour.

In this role, you will evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans for hospitalized patients recovering from illness, injury, surgery, or other medical conditions. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to promote mobility, safety, independence, and successful discharge outcomes.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Occupational Therapist

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Massachusetts Occupational Therapist license.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Prior acute care or inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.

Physical Therapist

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Massachusetts Physical Therapist license.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Prior acute care or inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Key Responsibilities:

Occupational Therapist

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve patients' ability to perform activities of daily living.
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques, equipment, and safety practices.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, case management, and rehabilitation colleagues.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.

Physical Therapist

• Evaluate patients' functional mobility, strength, balance, and physical impairments.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans to maximize mobility and function.
• Provide gait training, therapeutic exercise, transfer training, and patient/family education.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient recovery and discharge planning.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced acute care environment.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

Why Join Cooley Dickinson Hospital?

• Be part of a leading community hospital within Mass General Brigham.
• Work alongside highly skilled interdisciplinary teams.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient recovery and outcomes.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

30 Locust Street

Pay Range $34.53 - $52.63/Hourly

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EEO Statement:

1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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