Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistSalary Range $80,800.00 - $121,200.00 Salary Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift Varied Education Level Masters Travel Percentage None Category Health CareDescriptionLocation: Split Schedule between Beverly & GloucesterHours: VariedOffice Days: Monday - FridaySpire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.Responsibilities/Duties:Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest.Provide comprehensive patient evaluations that set realistic short- and long-term goals, plans.Prepares patient for return to all aspects of daily living including home and employment by determining potential difficulties and implementing treatment plans to address all areas.Evaluates results of occupational therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress, recommending, and implementing adjustments and modifications.Maintains appropriate patient case load to meet company required metrics of 60-65 pts/week for a 40-hour work week.Participate in monthly staff meetings.Supervise COTA, OT/COTA students as needed.Completes discharges and all paperwork in timely manner and consults with physicians, nurses, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences as needed.Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing and instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programsMaintains patient confidence and protects facility operations by keeping information confidential.Upholds a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures and infection control guidelines.Keeps up with professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, participating in professional societies.Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements.Fabrication of custom splints and UE orthotics.Maintains all inventory for splinting and patient needs.Reports to Occupational Therapy Lead.Performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsQualifications:Must have graduated and completed professional Occupational Therapy training from an accredited program leading to, at minimum, a Bachelor's degree.Must maintain current state Licensure through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Allied Health Division of Professional Licensure.Must be CPR certified.Must have strong hand therapy and orthopedic experience, comfort with splinting, CHT preferred.Familiarity with HIPAA, insurance regulations, policies, procedures, and other regulatory policies.Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment.Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.Develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public by displaying sympathy, tact and understanding.Must be a team player with a positive attitude, adjust to various personalities, work with a diverse population, demonstrating patience and professionalism.Represents the clinic in a professional manner.Ability to maintain strict confidentiality on all patient issues.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.What we offer:Excellent growth and advancement opportunitiesDynamic environmentAccess to a diverse network of practitionersBroad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experienceCompetitive CompensationGenerous PTOBenefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as "protected characteristics").