Occupational Therapist Assist

The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (LSH) is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to carry out prescribed occupational therapy activities. Help give instructions in basic living skills; collects client data during treatment sessions; and performs related work as required to facilitate the rehabilitation of clients under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Join our Physical Medicine and Rehab department to work with our dedicated team and our patients in need. 

Hours: 8-4:30PM, Monday-Friday, with Weekends Off

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Assist Occupational Therapist in assessing and evaluating clients' abilities and needs and in the selection of appropriate activities.
• Delivers a wide variety of occupational therapy services, including training in activities of daily living, normalization experiences, community skills experiences, fine motor and prevocational skills, sensory stimulation; selected perceptual-motor and sensory motor skills and behavior management by implementing programs to assist clients in reaching their maximum potential.
• Implements treatment programs as designed by the Occupational Therapist in developing basic living skills such as personal grooming, dressing, mealtime, cooking, budgeting, etc. to encourage independent social functioning.
• Evaluates clients'/patients' responses; measures changes and development in relation to treatment goals; and records data as requested, both orally and in writing.
• Attends and participates in client treatment plan development and review meetings with interdisciplinary team.
• Counsels clients/patients regarding progress, goals and plans as requested under supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Participates in the in-service education program to enhance skills; may assist in the planning and implementation of such programs.
• Able to treat patients, taking into consideration age and pertinent medical issues related to aging.
• Coordinates staff in-service education for the Rehab Dept. to provide ongoing training.

Required Qualifications:

• Interact with people who under physical and emotional stress.
• Ability to establish rapport with others.
• Can exercise sound judgement.
• Ability to both give/follow written and oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner.
• Maintain accurate records and can prepare general reports.
• Necessary competency to treat adult and geriatric patients.
• Knowledge of the terminology used in connection with occupational therapy.
• Experience of the treatment methods, techniques and procedures used in occupational therapy.
• Understand the types and uses of equipment and materials used in providing occupational therapy.
• Experience in human anatomy and physiology as applied to occupational therapy.
• Informed of the principles of human growth and development as applied to occupational therapy.
• Experience in the types and uses of orthopedic appliances and uses of prosthetic devices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of LSH, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines.
• Understands the types and uses of agency forms
• Aware of the types and availability of public or private organizations and resources for providing occupational therapy.
• Operates computer software programs effectively, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, in order to maintain records, data bases, and communications.

 

About the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital:

Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is a fully Joint Commission accredited teaching facility that provides acute, subacute, and ambulatory care to patients referred by public agencies and private sector providers. Shattuck Hospital's services help economically and socially disadvantaged patients to get high quality, cost-effective care from a staff that respects their dignity.

 

Located in the heart of Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the Shattuck Hospital includes 248 inpatient beds including 95 Psychiatric beds and 29 Correctional Health beds. In addition, the Shattuck has a full outpatient clinic with many specialties that offers treatment to patients of the Department of Mental Health as well as Department of Correction and House of Correction inmates and community patients. The Shattuck hospital is on the forefront of substance use disorder treatment including a Suboxone clinic serving 200 patients. In addition to direct medical services LSH hosts and supports an array of services located on the campus, serving patients struggling with addictions and homelessness.

 

Learn more about what it's like to work as a DPH nurse

 

Learn more about Shattuck Hospital: https://www.mass.gov/locations/lemuel-shattuck-hospital

 

Relocation information: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/dph-renovation-for-shattuck-hospital-replacement-building

 

 

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website, http://www.mass.gov

 

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form

 

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.  Minimum Entrance Requirements:   Please see Special Requirements.    Special Requirements: Possession of a current and valid Occupational Therapy Assistant license issued by the Board of Allied Health Professions in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Acts of 1982.

 

 

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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COVID Vaccine: As a condition of employment, depending on job assignment and location, employees may be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination and/or other vaccinations, or to have been approved for a vaccination exemption prior to their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. 

 

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.