Senior Hand/ Occupational Therapist - BWH

massgeneralbrigham; Boston (MA); Vor Ort; USD 87.000 - 107.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Zusammenfassung

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist with hand therapy expertise for a dual-site role at Chestnut Hill and Longwood Medical Area in Boston. The incumbent will treat the hand/wrist/forearm/elbow, work with Hand Surgeons, and participate in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a master’s or doctorate in OT/PT, MA licensure, and at least four years of hand therapy experience.

Qualifikationen

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred; Bachelor's degree required. No exception for experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must graduate from an accredited OT or PT program and hold a current MA license; Certified Hand Therapist preferred.
• Minimum four years of clinical experience in hand therapy with demonstrated competency.

Aufgaben

• Evaluates patient's OT needs and develops a treatment plan to maximize function.
• Demonstrates competency in adult outpatient hand therapy.
• Acts as a clinical or non-clinical resource.
• Collaborates with other health care team members to coordinate therapies.
• Orientation of new staff and participation in committees; contributes to policy updates.
• Participates in quality assurance programs for clinical service.
• Assists in triaging referrals and monitoring discharges.
• Manages department supplies and equipment inventory.
• Participates in departmental meetings to develop policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Hand therapy

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

About this job:

• - We are seeking a qualified individual with Hand Therapy expertise.
• - Occupational Therapist / Certified Hand Therapist preferred. Physical Therapy Hand Therapist would be considered.
• - Work sites: This position will work in our Chestnut Hill clinic at 850 Boylston Street and in our main campus location in the Boston Longwood Medical Area at 70 Francis Street.
• - Hand Therapist will work closely with Hand Surgeons in our multidisciplinary team.

Sign on Bonus | Compensation info:

• - SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE! $10,000 Sign on/Retention Bonus, please ask about the details (not available for MGB employees.)
• - Senior Occupational Therapist & Senior Physical Therapist rate minimum: $96,886. Salary offer is commensurate with experience level!
• - Full Time/ 40 Hours.
• - Enjoy excellent benefits, compensation, career growth and development opportunities as well as a vibrant team work culture! Join our dynamic team!

Highlights | Summary:

• - The Senior Occupational Therapist (OT) is a therapist with a minimum of four (4) years of experience with strong clinical knowledge and skills working with rehabilitation of the hand/wrist/forearm/elbow.
• - The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to work independently in a busy clinic, triage walk in consults and collaborate with peers and clinic leadership.
• - In addition to their primary responsibilities for patient care they have additional clinical and non-clinical tasks and responsibilities delegated to them.

Key responsibilities:

1. 1. Evaluates patient's occupational therapy needs. Formulates an occupational therapy diagnosis and develops a treatment plan with treatment goals directed towards maximizing function.
2. 2. Demonstrates competency in all clinical knowledge and skills specific to the adult outpatient hand therapy population.
3. 3. Acts as a clinical or non-clinical resource.
4. 4. Consults with other members of the health care team to ensure coordination and effectiveness of therapies provided.
5. 5. Completes additional tasks and responsibilities which may include but not be limited to orientation of new staff, participation on committees, involvement in QI activities, supervision of students and aides, and involvement in developing/revising practice guidelines.
6. 6. Participates in implementation of quality assurance program for clinical service.
7. 7. Assists in implementation of triaging, prioritizing, monitoring referrals, and discharges to and from the clinic, reporting important trends to the clinic manager and direct supervisor.
8. 8. Assists in proper care and distribution of department supplies and equipment, making recommendations for adequate inventory and appropriate new equipment.
9. 9. Participates in departmental meetings, which help to formulate policies, procedures, and program development.
10. 10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Master's Degree Occupational Therapy (or Doctorate in Physical Therapy) preferred, Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy (or Physical Therapy) required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Licenses and Credentials

• - Must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy or physical therapy program.
• - Must possess a current unrestricted license to practice Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• - Certified Hand Therapist preferred.

Experience

• - Must have a minimum of four (4) years of clinical experience with demonstrated competency in hand therapy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• - Must possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient for effective leadership and training of assigned personnel and working relationships within the department and assigned unit, in addition to those skills required of a staff therapist
• - Must possess analytical abilities and sound knowledge in Occupational Therapy to act as an educational and clinical resource. Must take the lead with the development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures and for integrating OT into the clinic.
• - Work requires up to three months orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department and hospital policies and procedures, and the specific quality standards of care and procedures unique to the assigned patient area. Must possess effective communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with patients, rehabilitation and medical team, and patients' families.
• - Work requires prolonged walking and standing, lifting, tra