Senior Hand Therapist- OT

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Site:
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

Senior Occupational Therapy rate minimum: $97,718, prorated for part-time.

Monday through Friday schedule – 20 hours per week.

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, collaborate with peers and clinic leadership, and manage both patient care and additional delegated clinical and non-clinical tasks.

• Evaluates patient’s occupational therapy needs, formulates a diagnosis, and develops a treatment plan with goals directed toward maximizing function.
• Demonstrates competency in all clinical knowledge and skills specific to the 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.
• Completes additional tasks and responsibilities, including orientation of new staff, participation on committees, QI activities, supervision of students and aides, and involvement in developing/revising practice guidelines.
• Participates in the implementation of a quality assurance program for clinical service.
• Assists in 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 new equipment.
• Participates in departmental meetings to formulate policies, procedures, and program development.
• Enjoys being part of a clinical team dedicated to exceptional care and focused on patient experience and outcomes.

Education

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy – preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy – required.

Licenses and Credentials

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Current unrestricted license to practice occupational therapy from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Certified Hand Therapist – preferred.

Must have a minimum of four (4) years of clinical experience with demonstrated competency in hand therapy.

• Superior communication and interpersonal skills for effective leadership, mentoring staff, and positive clinical team participation.
• Analytical abilities and sound knowledge in Occupational Therapy and Hand Therapy to serve as an educational and clinical resource.
• Initiative to participate in development and implementation of programs, policies, procedures, and integration of OT into the clinic.
• Orientation to department and hospital policies and procedures, including quality standards unique to the assigned patient area, expected within three months.
• Competency in assessment and treatment relative to age-specific needs for the patient population in accordance with the department’s practice standards.

• Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) 35lbs+ (with assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) 20–35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34‑66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67‑100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision – Far Constantly (67‑100%)
• Vision – Near Constantly (67‑100%)
• Talking Constantly (67‑100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67‑100%)

Onsite

1153 Centre Street

20

Regular

Day (United States of America)

$89,398.40 – $/Annual

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