SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST / HAND FOCUS/ AMBULATORY

SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST / HAND FOCUS / AMBULATORY /FULL TIME 40 HOURS / BOSTON, MAHighlights: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 $5,250/yr, Continuing Education, Generous Paid Time Off, 403B Match, MBTA Pass Subsidy, Pension/Cash Balance Account, Medical, Dental, Short-Term 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 walk-in 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 non-clinical 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 evidence-based and consistent practice patterns across clinic sites.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Examines and evaluates patient’s occupational therapy needs. Formulates an occupational therapy diagnosis and develops a treatment plan with treatment goals directed towards maximizing function.Demonstrates competency in all clinical knowledge and skills specific to the patient case type(s) in assigned area of care.Acts as a clinical or non-clinical resource.Consults with other members of the health care team to ensure coordination and effectiveness of therapies provided.Is 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.Participates in implementation of quality assurance program for clinical service.Assists in implementation of triaging, prioritizing, monitoring admissions, referrals, and discharges to and from the service as assigned.Participates in special interest group or committee within the department in order to promote staff education and program development.Assists in proper care and distribution of department supplies and equipment, making recommendations for adequate inventory and appropriate and new equipment.In the absence of the clinical supervisor, assumes duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director.Participates in departmental meetings, which help to formulate policies, procedures, and program development.Performs other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.Must possess a current unrestricted license to practice occupational therapy from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.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: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 education and clinical resource.Work requires up to three months orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department and hospital policies and procedures.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.Work with critically ill patients produces a high level of stress and mental fatigue.Must be able to work with newborns to the oldest old. The majority of patient care is the 18- to 65-year-olds.The individual in this position must demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development, which would include neonates to the oldest old.WORKING CONDITIONS:Works in hospital environments where there is some exposure to blood/body fluids/hazardous materials, communicable diseases and unpleasant odors.Work requiring physical effort for lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients and/or equipment may result in musculoskeletal strain or injury with improper body mechanics.Work requires use of sharp and/or electrical equipment, 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:Patient charges are entered in an accurate and timely manner as appropriately supported by the medical documentation.Hospital and department equipment is managed in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner.Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

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