Home Care OT Team Resource

Job Description

Welcome To

Welcome to Lahey Health Continuing Care, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health. Our team provides ongoing care to individuals through our assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. Our teams of nurses, aides, food service, and environmental service employees work to create an environment that supports the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of our residents and patients, along with their families.

About the Job

The occupational therapist plans, organizes, collaborates and directs home care services. They are experienced in occupational therapy, with emphasis on community health education/experience.  The professional therapist builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities in accordance with home care regulations and payer guidelines.

Per Diem position

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Licensure, Certification & Registration, Experience:

• Occupational Therapist, graduate of an accredited program in Occupational Therapy, with current licensure to practice therapy in the state of Massachusetts.
• Has an active American Health Association BLS. If no American Heart Association BLS the employee must complete an annual BILHAH BLS Competency. No other forms of BLS will be accepted.
• Minimum of 2 years occupational therapy clinical experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care is preferred.
• OASIS experience is preferred.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Demonstrates excellent observation and problem solving/critical thinking skills.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills; essential computer skills to work with EMR.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Shows strong ability to organize and prioritize workload independently             

About Us

Beth Israel Lahey Health is dedicated to improving health and wellness and making a difference in the lives of our patients, their families and all members of the communities we serve.  Formed in March 2019, Beth Israel Lahey Health is a patient-centered, integrated care delivery system providing a continuum of services spanning academic, tertiary and community hospitals, dedicated orthopedic and psychiatric hospitals, primary and specialty care, community acute care, ambulatory care, behavioral services and home health.  Beth Israel Lahey Health Performance Network is a unified joint contracting and population health management organization, jointly governed by participating physicians and hospitals.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.