Senior Hand Therapist- OTPT- BWH
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Boston, MA - USA
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Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified individual with Hand Therapy expertise.Occupational Therapist / Certified Hand Therapist preferred.
Physical Therapy Hand Therapist would be considered.
Senior Occupational Therapist & Senior Physical Therapist rate minimum: $96886. Salary offer is commensurate with experience!
SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE! $10000 Sign on/Retention Bonus please ask about the details (not available for MGB employees.)
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.
Enjoy excellent benefits compensation career growth and development opportunities as well as a vibrant team work culture! Join our dynamic team!
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 addition to their primary responsibilities for patient care they have additional clinical and non-clinical tasks and responsibilities delegated to them.
1. 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 adult outpatient hand therapy population.
as a clinical or non-clinical resource.
with other members of the health care team to ensure coordination and effectiveness of therapies provided.
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.
in implementation of quality assurance program for clinical service.
in implementation of triaging prioritizing monitoring referrals and discharges to and from the clinic reporting important trends to the clinic manager and direct supervisor.
in proper care and distribution of department supplies and equipment making recommendations for adequate inventory and appropriate and new equipment.
in departmental meetings which help to formulate policies procedures and program development.
other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Masters Degree Occupational Therapy (or Doctorate in Physical Therapy) preferred Bachelors 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 transferring and positioning of patients and equipment and the transportation of patients.
- Must be able to work with the target age group population of 18- to 85- addition the therapist must have demonstrated 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.
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Pay Range
$96886.40 - $140899.20/AnnualGrade
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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.
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