Occupational Therapist I

Occupational Therapist

Helps people of all ages to participate in the activities and occupations that are important to them. Routinely works with individuals who have physical, cognitive, developmental, or emotional challenges that affect their ability to perform everyday tasks.

Does this position require patient care? Yes

Essential functions:

• Conduct assessments of patients' physical, mental, and developmental abilities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessments.
• Implement and monitor treatment plans, adjusting as needed.
• Provide education to patients and their families about therapeutic activities and exercises they can do at home.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and physical therapists, to provide comprehensive care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and progress notes.
• Attend staff meetings, continuing education programs, and professional development activities to stay current with new techniques and best practices.

Qualifications:

Education: Master's degree in occupational therapy required.

Licenses and credentials: Occupational therapist [state license] - generic - HR only required. Basic life support [BLS certification] - data conversion - various issuers preferred.

Experience: Occupational therapist experience 0-1 year preferred. Experience in a residential/assisted living or skilled nursing facility 0-1 year preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with patients and co-workers.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.

Physical requirements:

• 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%)

Remote type: Onsite

Work location: 300 First Avenue

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Employee type: Regular

Work shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay range: $ - $117,696.80/annual

Grade: 6

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications, and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO statement:

1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by section 503 of the rehabilitation act of 1973, the vietnam veteran's readjustment act of 1974, and title i of the americans with disabilities act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact human resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.