Occupational Therapist - Hand & Upper Extremity Rehab

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 47,540 - 85,590; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking an Occupational or Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients using manual techniques and therapeutic activities. The role includes supervision of assistants and students and participation in departmental initiatives.

Responsibilities cover hand/upper extremity evaluations, individualized treatment, splint fabrication, and facilitating return to daily activities with education and adaptive devices.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's or Master’s in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy.
• Current license to practice OT or PT in Massachusetts.
• AOTCB/NBCOT certification, or eligible and registered for next examination.
• Successful completion of National Physical Therapy Board Examination, or eligible for examination.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients using manual techniques, purposeful activities and physical agent modalities.
• Provides clinical supervision to assistants, aides and students.
• Participates in departmental activities to assure smooth operations and program enhancement.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Therapy planning

Supervision

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in OT/PT

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking an Occupational or Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients using manual techniques and therapeutic activities. The role includes supervision of assistants and students and participation in departmental initiatives.

Responsibilities cover hand/upper extremity evaluations, individualized treatment, splint fabrication, and facilitating return to daily activities with education and adaptive devices.