Senior Hand Therapist- OT/PT- BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

5d•$96,886 - $140,899•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance its mission of patient care, research, teaching, and community service. This role is for a qualified individual with Hand Therapy expertise, specifically an Occupational Therapist or Certified Hand Therapist, though a Physical Therapy Hand Therapist would also be considered. The position involves working closely with Hand Surgeons in a multidisciplinary team and offers excellent benefits, compensation, career growth, and development opportunities within a vibrant team culture. The Senior Occupational Therapist (OT) is expected to have a minimum of four (4) years of experience with strong clinical knowledge and skills in the 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 primary patient care responsibilities, they will undertake additional clinical and non-clinical tasks.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Occupational Therapist / Certified Hand Therapist preferred.
Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.
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.