Occupational Therapist (Hand/Outpatient, Per Diem)

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 53,037 - 71,387; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Needham, Massachusetts is hiring an Occupational Therapist (Hand/Outpatient, Per Diem) to facilitate rehabilitation for patients with upper extremity/hand issues. The ideal candidate will evaluate patients, educate them and their families, and work collaboratively within a team environment. Requires a Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy and a license. Compensation ranges from $38.50 to $51.82 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience with Occupational Therapy, specialized in Hand Therapy for at least one year.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and establish treatment goals.
• Manage patient pain according to guidelines.
• Educate patients and families in therapy procedures.
• Plan for patient's discharge with team members.

Skills

Patient assessment

Pain management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Occupational Therapist (Hand/Outpatient, Per Diem)

Organizes and conducts an Occupational Therapy program upon referral from a physician to facilitate rehabilitation of the physically handicapped or injured person with a focus on Upper Extremity/Hand. Educates patients, families, students and the community in the Occupational Therapy practice. Participates as a team member in the day‑to‑day operations of the department.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, establishes goals and implements treatment program per department's procedures and standards of care in a supportive and caring environment.
• Appropriately assesses and manages pain in accordance with the established guidelines.
• Demonstrates the knowledge/skill necessary to provide care appropriate ranging in age from infant to elder.
• Instructs patients and families in occupational therapy procedures as part of a patient's ongoing program as needed.
• Adequately plans for patient's discharge involving other pertinent team members, when appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist.
• 0–1 years related work experience required in Occupational Therapy, with specialization in Hand Therapy for at least one year.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web‑based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Hand Therapy.

Competencies

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
• Written Communications: Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations.
• Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service‑oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Key Physical and Job Requirements

Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force frequently. Work is physically demanding and requires extended periods of standing and/or moving.

Compensation

$38.50 – $51.82 per hour. Additional pay for shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay and other additional pay practices may apply.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans/Disabled.