Senior Hand Therapist- OT- BWH

Brigham and Women's Hospital•Boston, MA

50d•Onsite

About The Position

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 leadership. In addition to their primary responsibilities for patient care they have additional clinical and non-clinical tasks and responsibilities delegated to them.

Requirements

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 with demonstrated competency in hand therapy.
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-year-olds. In 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 department's practice standards.
Master's Degree Occupational Therapy preferred, Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Hand Therapist preferred.

Responsibilities

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 adult outpatient hand therapy population.
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.
Completes 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.
Participates in implementation of quality assurance program for clinical service.
Assists in implementation of triaging, prioritizing, monitoring referrals, and discharges to and from the clinic, reporting important trends to the clinic manager and direct supervisor.
Assists in proper care and distribution of department supplies and equipment, making recommendations for adequate inventory and appropriate and new equipment.
Participates in departmental meetings, which help to formulate policies, procedures, and program development.
Performs other duties as assigned.