Occupational Therapist

Sports Medicine North; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent growth opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Generous PTO

Benefits package

Job summary

Spire Orthopedic Partners' SMN Centennial in Peabody, MA is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to promote independence and restore daily living skills. You will perform comprehensive patient evaluations, develop plans, and supervise students as needed, while ensuring HIPAA compliance and safe care.

Requires MA licensure, Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy, CPR, hand therapy/orthopedics experience, and splinting skills.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Massachusetts license to practice Occupational Therapy is required.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Experience in hand therapy and orthopedics is preferred.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and patient confidentiality is essential.

Responsibilities

• Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to patient capacity and interests.
• Provides comprehensive evaluation and sets realistic short- and long-term goals.
• Prepares patients for daily living activities and home employment through treatment plans.
• Monitors progress and adjusts plans accordingly; documents outcomes.
• Supervises COTA/OT students as needed and coordinates with physicians and staff.
• Completes discharge planning and home exercise instructions; ensures continuity of care.

Skills

MA licensure

CPR certification

Orthopedic experience

Hand therapy

Splinting

HIPAA familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Splint fabrication equipment

Job description

Occupational Therapist# Occupational TherapistSMN Centennial 2701 - Peabody, MA 01960## OverviewSalary Range$80,800.00 - $121,200.00 SalaryLevelExperiencedPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftVariedEducation LevelBachelorsTravel PercentageNoneCategoryHealth Care## Description**Hours:** **Varied****Schedule:****4 or 5-day work week****Who we are:**Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.**What you’ll do:**Responsibilities/Duties:* Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest.* Provide comprehensive patient evaluations that set realistic short- and long-term goals, plans.* Prepares patient for return to all aspects of daily living including home and employment by determining potential difficulties and implementing treatment plans to address all areas.* Evaluates results of occupational therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress, recommending, and implementing adjustments and modifications.* Maintains appropriate patient case load to meet company required metrics of 60-65 pts/week for a 40-hour work week.* Participate in monthly staff meetings.* Supervise COTA, OT/COTA students as needed.* Completes discharges and all paperwork in timely manner and consults with physicians, nurses, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences as needed.* Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing and instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs* Maintains patient confidence and protects facility operations by keeping information confidential.* Upholds a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures and infection control guidelines.* Keeps up with professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, participating in professional societies.* Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements.* Fabrication of custom splints and UE orthotics.* Maintains all inventory for splinting and patient needs.* Reports to Occupational Therapy Lead.* Performs other duties as assigned.## Qualifications**Who you are:*** Must have graduated and completed professional Occupational Therapy training from an accredited program leading to, at minimum, a Bachelor's degree.* Must maintain current state Licensure through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Allied Health Division of Professional Licensure.* Must be CPR certified.* Must have strong hand therapy and orthopedic experience, comfort with splinting, CHT preferred.* Familiarity with HIPAA, insurance regulations, policies, procedures, and other regulatory policies.* Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment.* Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.* Develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public by displaying sympathy, tact and understanding.* Must be a team player with a positive attitude, adjust to various personalities, work with a diverse population, demonstrating patience and professionalism.* Represents the clinic in a professional manner.* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality on all patient issues.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.**What we offer:*** Excellent growth and advancement opportunities* Dynamic environment* Access to a diverse network of practitioners* Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience* Competitive Compensation* Generous PTO* Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).IND1