Senior Occupational Therapist Hand Focus Ambulatory
Senior Occupational Therapist Hand Focus Ambulatory
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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 notforprofit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that highperforming teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Highlights:
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.
Newly increased Pay Rates!
Excellent Benefits: Tuition Reimbursement $5250/yr Continuing Education Generous Paid Time Off 403B Match MBTA Pass Subsidy Pension/Cash Balance Account Medical Dental ShortTerm Disability and much more.
Nationally ranked academic medical center.
Employee would be eligible for career laddering promotions to clinical specialist with appropriate experience and certifications
Primary Assigned Clinical Area: Ambulatory Care @ 70 Francis Street Boston MA. Main Campus Ambulatory Clinic of BWH and Chestnut Hill Clinic Chestnut Hill MA.
Key needs for a clinician in this clinic are
The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to work independently in an active clinic triage walkin consults and possess the ability to closely collaborate with colleagues and department leadership. In addition to their primary responsibilities for patient care they have additional clinical and nonclinical tasks and responsibilities delegated to them.
Establishing collegial communication between referring physicians surgeons and physician assistants.
Connecting and collaborating with other BWH Outpatient Hand Therapists to provide evidencebased and consistent practice patterns across clinic sites.
Job Summary
The Department of Rehabilitation Services at Brigham and Womens Hospital provides physical therapy occupational therapy speechlanguage pathology and orthopedic technology services to inpatients and outpatients on a consult basis. Brigham and Womens Hospital is a nationally ranked academic medical center and includes the Department of Rehabilitation with staff at the following ambulatory locations: main campus in Boston Chestnut Hill Center for Child Development Dana Farber Cancer Institute Foxboro and the too be opened 1285 Beacon Street Clinic in Brookline MA.Therapists will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of Rehabilitation Department Committees to enhance their professional growth in addition to their clinical care. These committees include: The Community Resource Committee Practice Standards Committee Staff Development Committee Rehab Recognition Committee and Research Committee.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
and evaluates patients occupational therapy needs. Formulates an occupational therapy diagnosis and develops a treatment plan with treatment goals directed towards maximizing function.
competency in all clinical knowledge and skills specific to the patient case type(s) in assigned area of care.
as a clinical or nonclinical resource.
with other members of the health care team to ensure coordination and effectiveness of therapies provided.
assigned 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 standards.
in implementation of quality assurance program for clinical service.
in implementation of triaging prioritizing monitoring admissions referrals and discharges to and from the service as assigned.
in special interest group or committee within the department in order to promote staff education and program development.
in proper care and distribution of department supplies and equipment making recommendations for adequate inventory and appropriate and new equipment.
the absence of the clinical supervisor assumes duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director.
in departmental meetings which help to formulate policies procedures and program development.
other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
possess a current unrestricted license to practice occupational therapy from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
3. Must have a minimum of four 4 years of clinical experience. The minimum experience requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Director in collaboration with the leadership team of the department for individuals with other relevant experience and a performance record that consistently exceeds expectations.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
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 (up to 90 of work time).
possess analytical abilities and sound knowledge in Occupational Therapy to act as an education and clinical resource in order to assist with development and implementation of programs policies and procedures and for orientation and training of new staff therapist (up to 90 of work time).
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.
possess effective communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with patients (up to 70 of work time) rehabilitation and medical team (up to 20 of work time) and patients families (up to 10 of work time).
requires prolonged walking and standing (up to 95 of work time); lifting transferring and positioning of patients and equipment 10 50 of work time) and the transportation of patients (up to 10 of work time).
6. The majority of patient care 70 of work time) is the 18 to 65yearolds. (up to 10 of the work time is the oldest old).
7. The individual in this position must demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development which would include neonates to the oldest old. In addition the therapist must demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment relative to age specific needs for the patient population for which they provide therapy and as described in the departments practice standards.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
in hospital environments where there is some exposure to blood/body fluids/hazardous materials communicable diseases 10 25 of work time) and unpleasant odors (up to 25 of work time).
requiring physical effort for lifting transferring and positioning of patients and/or equipment (up to 50 of work time) may result in musculoskeletal strain or injury with improper body mechanics.
requires use of sharp and/or electrical equipment (up to 20 which could result in cuts or burns with improper safety.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists with supervision and education of staff therapists assistants and aides.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
charges are entered in an accurate and timely manner as appropriately supported by the medical documentation.
2. Hospital and department equipment is managed in an appropriate and costefficient manner.
HOSPITAL WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works within legal regulatory accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Partners; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or Partners as appropriate; brings potential matters of noncompliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.
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EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half PeopleFocused half PerformanceFocused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
