Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Occupational Therapist - Per DiemApply Refer a Friend Back**Date Posted:** 10/29/2024**Requisition Number:** 8711**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 UnionDEPARTMENT 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 consideredIn 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._Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.__Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.__At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People._