OCCUPATIONAL THERPIST (Certified Hand Therapist)

South Shore Health•Hingham, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients with a variety of sports, orthopedic, and physical disorders, specifically focusing on the hand, wrist, and elbow. The role involves working cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team and department to achieve goals for optimal patient care services. This position also includes monitoring the treatment activities of rehabilitation aides.

Requirements

BS or MS in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school.
Previous clinical experience/rehabilitation experience preferred.
Maintain active license to practice Occupational Therapy in Massachusetts.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH).
Occupational Therapist - Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) - Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS).
Occupational Therapy Temporary License - Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) - Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS).

Nice To Haves

Certified Hand Therapist

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate and comprehensive evaluations, re-evaluations, and treatments through discharge, in accordance with established departmental and discipline-specific standards of care and practice, and within insurance parameters.
Evaluates, plans, directs, and implements patient care using evidence-based practice.
Practices within the legal boundaries of the Massachusetts license and other professional and governmental agencies.
Provides appropriate direction to licensed staff working under their plans of care.
Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel as required, such as Rehab aides and volunteers, delegating duties appropriately while understanding their role, knowledge, and capability.
Follows the organization’s infection control standards.
Maintains patient safety practices throughout all instances of patient care.
Identifies impairments that reflect an accurate assessment of the patient’s status.
Establishes goals in collaboration with the patient that are realistic, measurable, and functional.
Develops an appropriate plan of care based on evaluation findings that include rehab potential and prognosis, as well as frequency and duration of follow-up care.
Implements appropriate treatment interventions based on established goals.
Provides initial and ongoing patient education and/or home exercise programs as necessary.
Interacts with patients and families in a compassionate manner, demonstrating confidence, empathy, sensitivity, and patience.
Discharges patients from service when skilled therapy is no longer appropriate.
Supports South Shore Health and department mission, vision, and values.
Adheres to South Shore Health policies and procedures.
Follows department standards for completing all documentation, discharge, and charge entry.
Writes clear and complete documentation that reflects the patient’s current status and ongoing needs.
Adheres to all South Shore Health and department guidelines and standards for documentation regarding timeliness, accuracy, and completeness.
Takes responsibility to provide accurate information during handoff.
Accurately performs all aspects of charge capture, including entering charges that reflect the documented treatment provided, application of appropriate modifiers, charge correction, and co-treatment and concurrent/group treatment sessions.
Strives to meet 100% productivity standard for primary area(s).
Possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
Embraces technological advances that allow for effective and efficient communication of information.
Accurately uses all software applications as needed for job performance.
Communicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients, and family members in all manners of communication (written, verbal, non-verbal).
Appropriately uses all forms of South Shore Health communication in accordance with standard practices.
Responds in a timely manner when feedback is requested.
Assumes responsibility for maintaining ongoing professional development.
Embraces change in clinical practice based on evolving advances in evidence.
Demonstrates willingness to provide supervision of clinical students.
Demonstrates awareness of performance initiatives and incorporates them into practice.
Establishes and strives to achieve annual goals.
Takes advantage of learning opportunities for professional growth such as attending in-services, conferences, and/or reading professional articles.
Maintains a professional and appropriate manner of conversation.
Maintains composure during stressful situations.
Completes clinical and non-clinical tasks as well as assigned activities according to policies, practice guidelines, and assigned deadlines.
Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving in day-to-day operations as well as in emergent situations.
Communicates appropriately and effectively following the chain of command.
Demonstrates dependability and flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the department.
Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the Health System or department.
Performs other duties as assigned.