Senior Hand/ Occupational Therapist | BWH

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Occupational Therapist provides outpatient hand therapy for adults with conditions affecting the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow. The therapist works at the Chestnut Hill clinic and the Brigham and Women's Hospital main campus in Boston's Longwood Medical Area, collaborating closely with hand surgeons and the multidisciplinary care team. Physical Therapy hand therapists may also be considered.

The role requires strong clinical knowledge, independent practice in a busy clinic, the ability to triage walk-in consultations, and collaboration with peers and clinic leadership. In addition to direct patient care, the Senior Therapist serves as a clinical or non-clinical resource and may take on delegated responsibilities such as staff orientation, committee participation, quality improvement, student and aide supervision, and practice guideline development or revision.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, onsite position on the day shift. The position includes frequent standing, walking, lifting, carrying, and handling of equipment and patients. The target patient age range is 18 to 85 years. A $10,000 sign-on/retention bonus is available; it is not available to current Mass General Brigham employees. The stated annual pay range is $96,886.40 to $140,899.20, with offers based on relevant factors including experience, education, and certifications.

Requirements

• At least four years of clinical experience with demonstrated competency in hand therapy.
• Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy or physical therapy program.
• Current unrestricted Massachusetts license to practice Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy required; experience cannot substitute for the degree.
• Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient for effective leadership, training of assigned personnel, and working relationships within the department and assigned unit.
• Analytical ability and sound occupational therapy knowledge to serve as an educational and clinical resource.
• Ability to lead development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures and integrate occupational therapy into the clinic.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with patients, the rehabilitation and medical team, and patients' families.
• Ability to work with patients aged 18 to 85 and demonstrated competence in assessment and treatment suited to the age-specific needs of the patient population.
• Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including prolonged standing and walking, lifting, transferring, and positioning patients and equipment, and transporting patients.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Hand Therapist certification preferred.
• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' occupational therapy needs, formulate an occupational therapy diagnosis, and develop treatment plans and goals to maximize function.
• Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skills relevant to the adult outpatient hand therapy population.
• Serve as a clinical or non-clinical resource.
• Consult with other health care team members to coordinate and support effective therapy.
• Complete additional responsibilities as assigned, which may include orienting new staff, serving on committees, participating in quality improvement, supervising students and aides, and developing or revising practice guidelines.
• Participate in implementation of the clinical service's quality assurance program.
• Assist with triaging, prioritizing, and monitoring clinic referrals and discharges, and report important trends to the clinic manager and direct supervisor.
• Assist with care and distribution of department supplies and equipment, and recommend inventory levels and new equipment as appropriate.
• Participate in departmental meetings that help formulate policies, procedures, and program development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on/retention bonus, subject to eligibility; not available to Mass General Brigham employees.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials and premiums as applicable.
• Bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs.
• Career growth and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior