OCCUPATIONAL THERPIST (Certified Hand Therapist)

South Shore Health; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health in Hingham, MA is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide evaluation and treatment for patients with sports, orthopedic, and hand/upper-extremity conditions.

The role requires a BS or MS in Occupational Therapy, Massachusetts licensure, and a valid BLS certification; day shift, full-time, with typical Monday–Friday hours.

You will work within SSH Rehabilitation, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Occupational Therapy from accredited school.
• Previous clinical experience/rehabilitation experience preferred.
• OT - Occupational Therapist license in Massachusetts.
• Maintain active Massachusetts license to practice OT.
• BLS Certification - American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and treatment of patients with sports, orthopedic and hand/upper-extremity disorders.
• Provide evaluations, re-evaluations and treatments through discharge within standards.
• Direct and supervise licensed staff and rehab aides as needed.
• Ensure accurate documentation and billing in a timely manner.
• Maintain infection control and patient safety practices.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

BLS

Education

BS or MS in Occupational Therapy

Job description

• Documentation/Billing

Job Requirements

Requisition Number R-23336

Facility LOC0022 - 2 Pond Park Road2 Pond Park Road Hingham, MA 02043

Department Name SSH Rehabilitation 2PPK

Status Full time

Budgeted Hours 36

Shift Day (United States of America)

Responsible for evaluation treatment of patients with a variety of sports, orthopedic and physical disorders (specifically hand, wrist and elbow), working cooperatively with the interdisciplinary team and department to achieve goals and objectives for the provision of optimal patient care services. Monitors the treatment activities of rehabilitation aides.

Compensation Pay Range

$85,716.80 - $115,356.80

Essential Functions

• Patient Care
• Provides appropriate and comprehensive evaluations, re-evaluations and treatments through discharge, in accordance with established departmental and discipline specific standards of care and practice and within insurance parameters as required
• Evaluates, plans, directs and implements patient care using evidence based practice
• Practices within the legal boundaries of Massachusetts license and other professional and governmental agencies
• Provides appropriate direction to licensed staff working under their plans of care
• Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel as required, such as Rehab aides and volunteers. Delegates duties to other staff appropriately understanding their role, knowledge and capability
• Follows the organization’s infection control standards
• Maintains patient safety practices throughout all instances of patient care
• Identifies impairments that reflect an accurate assessment of the patient’s status
• Establishes goals in collaboration with the patient that are realistic, measurable and functional
• Develops an appropriate plan of care based on evaluation findings that include rehab potential and prognosis as well as frequency and duration of follow up care
• Implements appropriate treatment interventions based on established goals
• Provides initial and ongoing patient education and/or home exercise program as necessary
• Interacts with patients and family in a compassionate manner, demonstrating confidence, empathy, sensitivity and patience.
• Discharges patient from service when skilled therapy is no longer appropriate
• Supports South Shore Health and department mission, vision and values
• Adheres to South Shore Health policies and procedures
• Documentation/Billing
• Follows department standards for completing all documentation, discharge and charge entry
• Writes clear and complete documentation that reflects the patient’s current status and ongoing needs
• Adheres to all South Shore Health and department guidelines and standards for documentation regarding timeliness, accuracy and completeness
• Takes responsibility to provide accurate information during handoff
• Accurately performs all aspects of charge capture including
• Entering charges that reflect the documented treatment provided

• Application of appropriate modifiers
• Charge correction
• Co-treatment and concurrent/group treatment sessions

• Productivity
• Strives to meet 100% productivity standard for primary area(s)
• Technology
• Possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization
• Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently
• Accurately uses all software applications as needed for job performance
• Communication
• Communicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients and family members in all manners of communication (written, verbal, non-verbal)
• Appropriately uses all forms of South Shore Health communication in accordance with standard practices
• Responds in a timely manner when feedback is requested
• Professional Development
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining ongoing professional development
• Embraces change in clinical practice based on evolving advances in evidence
• Demonstrates willingness to provide supervision of clinical students
• Demonstrates awareness of performance initiatives and incorporates them into practice
• Establishes and strives to achieve annual goals
• Takes advantage of learning opportunities for professional growth such as attending in-services, conferences, and/or reading professional articles
• Professional Behaviors
• Maintain a professional and appropriate manner of conversation
• Maintain composure during stressful situations
• Complete clinical and non-clinical tasks as well as assigned activities according to policies, practice guidelines and assigned deadlines
• Utilize critical thinking and problem solving in day to day operations as well as in emergent situations
• Communicates appropriately and effectively following chain of command
• Demonstrates dependability and flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the department

Non-Essential Functions

• Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the Health System or department
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Education - Required

BS or MS in Occupational Therapy from accredited school

Minimum Work Experience

Previous clinical experience/rehabilitation experience preferred.

Required Licenses / Registrations

OT - Occupational Therapist

Maintain active license to practice Occupational Therapy in Massachusetts

Required Classes/Skills

BLS - Basic Life Support

Varied hours to support clinical needs Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities If Required

Education if Required

License/Registration/Certification Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
• INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
• Occupational Therapist - Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) - Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS)
• Occupational Therapy Temporary License - Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) - Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS)