Occupational/Hand Therapist, Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health's New England Baptist Hospital seeks a per diem Occupational Therapist-Hand to support outpatient therapy across Boston and Dedham. The role focuses on upper-extremity injuries, post-operative care, and the fabrication of custom splints in a patient-centered setting.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy, MA OT license, and 3–5 years of experience. Pay is hourly, $39.50–$55.31, with per diem scheduling and on-site benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• MA Occupational Therapist License (renewed every 2 years)
• 3-5 years minimum work experience

Responsibilities

• Initiates patient care by assessing functional status after referral.
• Formulates a plan of care with measurable goals.
• Implements plan of care per Hand Therapy modalities and safety guidelines.
• Reassesses progress and documents response to treatment.
• Participates in discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Educates patients and develops materials to reinforce treatment.
• Maintains complete evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries and daily treatment charge sheets.
• Supervises Rehab Aide as indicated and participates in staff meetings and education.
• Contributes to new program development within Rehabilitation Services.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

New England Baptist Hospital (NEBH) is the premier regional provider for orthopedic surgery and the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and disorders. New England Baptist Hospital has been nationally recognized for high patient satisfaction and leadership in quality and clinical outcomes, being named by U.S. News & World Report a 2025-2026 Best Hospital.

NEBH is actively seeking a per diem Hand therapist for our outpatient locations in Boston and Dedham Massachusetts. This setting caters to patients with general upper extremity orthopedic injuries, work-injuries, post-operative and non-operative hand, wrist and elbow diagnoses as well as acute and chronic disorders. Responsibilities include fabrication and fitting of custom splints/orthoses in a patient-centered outpatient environment.

Job Description:

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST-HAND

Responsibilities and Functions:

• Upon notification of a written referral, initiates the patient care process of assessment of the patient's functional status and needs.
• Utilizes this assessment to formulate a plan of care to meet the patient's needs, including documentation of realistic, measurable goals.
• Implements the plan of care to meet the established goals within a reasonable time frame in accordance with established Hand Therapy modalities and procedures, with awareness of body mechanics and safety and infection control issues.
• Reassess patient's progress relative to achievement of established goals and recognize need to implement changes evidenced by documentation of patient's response to treatment.
• Understands role in process of discharge planning and continuing care through interaction with patient, family members, employer, and other members of the health care team as appropriate while actively participating in rounds or patient care team conference.
• Promotes the patient's active involvement in treatment through patient education and instruction of specific treatment procedures for reinforcement of program, prevention of further injury and to facilitate ownership of health attitude. Develops educational materials for distribution as indicated.
• Follows the department's Documentation Guidelines and maintains updated records which include completing all evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, daily treatment charge sheets, and flow sheets thoroughly and in a timely fashion.
• Participates in the Clinical education program through the supervision and instruction of affiliating Occupational Therapy students.
• Supervises Rehab Aide in performance of assigned tasks, when indicated.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-service education programs both inside and outside of this institution.
• Participates in new program development and implementation for the Rehabilitation Services Department to maintain high quality standards of patient care.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.

MA Occupational Therapist License (renewed every 2 years)

3-5 years minimum work experience

Pay Range:

$39.50 - $55.31

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

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