Description

American Traveler is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist with 1+ year of certified home care OT experience for a 13-week travel contract serving the North Shore and East Boston regions of Massachusetts.

Details

• Home health setting with patient care provided in patients' place of residence
• Service area covers communities including Lynn, Nahant, Saugus, Chelsea, East Boston, Revere, and Winthrop
• Patient population ranges from pediatric to geriatric, with a variety of diagnoses including injury, disease, and disability
• Day shift schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Travel required within the assigned geographic service area
• Epic used for charting

Requirements

• Active Massachusetts OT license required — no conditional or pending licenses accepted; license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of certified home care OT experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in acute care, rehab, or home care as an OT
• AHA certifications required
• Proficiency with computer software required; experience with handheld patient care devices preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work with diverse populations
• Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing situations
• 2 professional references required for consideration
• Flu vaccine required; no religious or medical exemptions accepted

Additional Information

• Provide occupational therapy services to patients in their home, addressing cognitive and/or physical impairments
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and allied health professionals to identify needs and coordinate care
• Manage technical, environmental, and financial resources as part of the care plan
• Candidates with a permanent residence within 60 miles of the Boston area are eligible to apply as local candidates
• No validated parking available at Boston locations; public parking is available at candidate's expense; other locations may also have parking costs
• Time and attendance tracked via UKG/Kronos
• Any requested time off should be disclosed prior to consideration