Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital 

Work Days: weekday and weekend shift coverage available  

Category: Occupational Therapy  

Department: Rehab Inpatient Psych  

Job Type: Per Diem On Call  

Work Shift: Various Shifts 

Hours/Week: 0.00 

Union Name: Non Union

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

Cambridge Health Alliance is an innovative, award-winning health system which provides quality patient care in Cambridge, Somerville, Everett, Revere, and the surrounding Metro-North communities. It includes three hospitals, more than 20 primary care practices, and the Cambridge Public Health Department. With this unique model, the Alliance is able to offer the finest health services, a diverse working environment, and a premier training experience for those interested in community-based medicine. 

This position will provide occupational therapy on child and adolescent inpatient behavioral health units as well as the recently opened Neurodevelopmental Unit. These units are located in our brand-new state of the art location at the Somerville Hospital. 

Job Purpose:In accordance with Cambridge Health Alliance policies and procedures, and the AOTA guidelines and code of ethics, this employee completes OT evaluations in inpatient behavioral health units. In addition, the employee provides OT treatments as well as OT group programming in the inpatient setting. This employee is a member of a large interdisciplinary team serving a diverse population.

Qualifications/Requirements: Inpatient child/adolescent behavioral health desired, BS/MS/OTD in Occupational Therapy, current MA OT licensure, AHA BLS certification; new grads considered

 
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.