Hand Occupational Therapist -outpatient

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Burlington, VT

2d•$40 - $55

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The schedule for this position is 40 hours per week Monday through Friday. Experience in Hand Therapy is preferred. We are looking for an Hand Occupational Therapist to join our team of highly passionate occupational therapists with the goal of providing exceptional care to our wide variety of patients. As part of Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, a nationally recognized academic and teaching hospital, our team benefits from a dynamic, innovative environment that supports professional growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice. Benefits within the Occupational Therapy department include: -Flexible schedules -Mentorship program -Career Ladder for professional growth/advancement -5 paid education days/Medbridge subscription -Tuition reimbursement -Full health and dental insurance -403B Match for retirement -Generous earned time policy -Free parking Job Description: Under the supervision of the Therapy Manager, the Occupational Therapist I is part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the rehabilitation and the promotion of health and wellness to those who have or are at risk for developing an illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability, activity limitation or participation restriction. Responsibilities include evaluating, planning, preparing, implementing, and documenting individually designed examinations and treatments intended to help patients achieve their highest level of independence, taking into account safety and environmental adaptations, and including activities of daily living and vocational training.

Requirements

BS in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
Active, or valid temporary MA Occupational Therapy license.
American Heart Association – Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.
Knowledge of Occupational therapy theory and practice.
Ability to observe, assess and record objective findings, reactions and progress.
Skills in critical judgement and thinking.
Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses, and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the patient.
Clear and effective oral and written communication.
Knowledge of Occupational therapy services, facilities and equipment.
Ability to assess individual patient needs.
Skill in maintaining patient medical record.
Knowledge of range of therapy methods and techniques.
Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards.
Ability to use independent judgement and to manage and impart confidential information.
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