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Occupational Therapist

Synchrony Health Services Careers
Newton, MA, US
Permanent
Full-time

Overview :

Careers close to home and your heart

Since our founding in 1997, we've been making long-term care better for our residents and more rewarding for our team members.

We're a Fortune Best Places to Work in Aging Services, a certified Great Place to Work, and one of Glassdoor's Top 100 Best Companies to Work.

If you're looking for a place that embraces you for who you are, helps you achieve your full potential, and makes working hard feel less like hard work, then look no further than Trilogy.

Responsibilities :

Are you compassionately committed to customer service? If so, we would like to hear from you!

Synchrony Rehab, a subsidiary of Trilogy Health Services LLC, is currently seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist at Stone Rehab and Senior Living , a dynamic and innovative Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living health campus in Newton, MA.

You must hold an active or pending Occupational Therapy (OT) state licensure to apply for this position.

We invite you to learn more about our unique culture and the exciting opportunities that exist within our organization.

Qualifications :

Job Description Summary :

Responsible for providing a full range of occupational therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards.

Demonstrates accountability for and contributes to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary environment.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic intervention in campus locations, home health and / or outpatient care.
  • Conducts initial assessments.
  • Contributes to interdisciplinary care plans.
  • Provides appropriate therapeutic interventions.
  • Evaluates patient response to treatment and provide feedback to the rest of the team.
  • Documents the course of patient care including progress made and continuing need for treatment.
  • Participates in survey preparation activities.
  • Provides patient and family education on tasks and resources that will assist with continued functional independence.
  • Functions as a resource for and provides employees with in-service / cross-training on occupational therapy knowledge and skill areas.
  • Assists with the development of student programs as requested.
  • Contributes to the delivery of cost-effective care.
  • Reports any complaints and / or grievances made by the residents to the Rehab Program Director or Director of Health Services.
  • Reports incidents or suspected incidents of resident abuse to the Rehab Program Director / Director of Health Services and / or the Executive Director immediately.
  • Travel, as needed, to other campus locations and / or to home health assignments in the designated territory.
  • Complies with all resident rights per the company's Resident Rights Policy.
  • Maintains professional / technical competencies and proficiencies for job responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be a graduate of a four (4) year bachelor's degree program approved by the CAHEA of the AMA in collaboration with the AOTA (or WFOT recognized foreign equivalent), and hold an applicable, unrestricted license to practice.
  • Education / experience in working with an adult and geriatric population is preferred, preferably in a skilled nursing setting;

education / experience with a disabled population is desirable.

  • Must hold applicable valid and unencumbered state license.
  • Must maintain current CPR Certification for healthcare providers through CPR training that includes hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment.
  • Two (2) years' experience in a healthcare, senior living industry or long-term care environment preferred.
  • Exemplary computer skills that include the knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of products.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stretching, stooping, walking and moving with a high level of frequency during working hours.

Lifts up to twenty (20) lbs. constantly, thirty-five (35) lbs. frequently and fifty (50) lbs. occasionally. Requires standing and activities that requires the use of arms and legs and movement of the entire body.

Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Ability to see details at

close range (within a few feet of the observer). Must be able to properly operate office equipment. Must be able.

to maintain verbal and written communication with co-workers, supervisors, residents, family members, visitors,

vendors and all business associates.

THE SYNCHRONY ADVANTAGE :

What if you could work for a company that genuinely cares about you as a person? At Synchrony, you're so much more than just an employee - you're a member of our family.

Our benefits encompass your compensation, wellness, emotional and social well-being, so you can be the best version of yourself.

That's the Synchrony Advantage. #C4U

Comprehensive Benefit Package Including :

  • Competitive Salaries & Weekly Pay
  • Affordable Health Insurance Option + up to $1,500 in HSA company contributions
  • Incentive Based Wellness Program w / On-site Health Screenings
  • Paid time Off
  • Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability
  • 401(k) with company match beginning July 1st, 2021!
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Scholarships and Student Loan Repayment
  • Employee & Dependent Scholarships
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Celebrations
  • And much more!

Synchrony Hires Heroes Just Like YOU!

GET IN TOUCH : Angel (502) 289-5974

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