Senior Hand Therapist- OT

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Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

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• 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 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.
• Enjoys being part of a clinical team that is dedicated to exceptional clinical care and is focused on the patient experience and patient outcomes.

• Education:
  
  Master's Degree Occupational Therapy preferred;
  Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy required.
• Licenses and Credentials:
  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;
  Certified Hand Therapist preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Must have a minimum of four (4) years of clinical experience with demonstrated competency in hand therapy.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  
  Must possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient for effective leadership as a senior clinician, conducive to mentoring staff as assigned, and ensuring positive participation in clinical teams. Must possess analytical abilities and sound knowledge in Occupational Therapy and Hand Therapy to act as an educational and clinical resource. Must demonstrate initiative for participation in 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 be able to demonstrate 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.

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 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%)

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