Hand Therapist, OT or PT
Hand Therapist, OT or PT
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Job Description
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.
Job Summary
SummaryHelps people of all ages to participate in the activities and occupations that are important to them. Routinely works with individuals who have physical cognitive developmental or emotional challenges that affect their ability to perform everyday tasks.
Does this position require Patient Care
Yes
Essential Functions
-Conduct assessments of patients physical mental and developmental abilities.
-Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessments.
-Implement and monitor treatment plans adjusting as needed.
-Provide education to patients and their families about therapeutic activities and exercises they can do at home.
-Collaborate with other healthcare professionals such as physicians nurses and physical therapists to provide comprehensive care.
-Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and progress notes.
-Attend staff meetings continuing education programs and professional development activities to stay current with new techniques and best practices.
Qualifications
Education
Masters Degree Occupational Therapy required Doctorate preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Occupational Therapist State License - Generic - HR Only required Basic Life Support BLS Certification - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
Experience
Occupational therapist experience 0-1 year preferred experience
Hand therapy experience preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work effectively with patients and co-workers.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills required.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$73091.20 - $109813.60/AnnualGrade
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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 People-Focused half Performance-Focused) 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
