Occupational Therapist- Per Diem- Inpatient BWH at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Staff Occupational Therapist

The Staff Occupational Therapist position is an excellent opportunity for a Massachusetts licensed Therapist seeking clinical and professional growth at a dynamic nationally ranked academic medical center. We are specifically looking for a therapist with 1-2 years of acute rehab or acute care experience with weekday availability. All clinical staff are eligible for merit based promotions through our career ladder program after meeting established criteria as outlined in departmental policy. Occupational Therapists treat patients with a variety of diagnoses across a range of acuity and across seven services: Orthopedics/Trauma, Cardiovascular, Thoracic/Pulmonary, Oncology, Neurology, General Medicine, and the Emergency Department. Additionally, we are looking for clinicians who will be able to treat patients with a variety of different backgrounds and identities. Shifts needed are usually weekdays. Primary Assigned Clinical Area: Inpatient Acute Care at BWH and Dana Farber Inpatient Hospital within BWH. Opportunities to mentor others, chart your own growth and development, and recognition.

A Staff Occupational Therapist is an individual with an unrestricted license to practice occupational therapy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Their primary responsibility is to provide patient care on the rotation/service to which they are assigned in accordance with State licensing regulations, Departmental Standards and policies, and accepted Professional Standards of Care.

Principal duties and responsibilities include:

• Provides occupational therapy care in accordance with State Licensure Statute and Regulations, Professional Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, applicable federal, state and regulatory agencies' standards and regulations, hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in all clinical knowledge and skills specific to the patient case type(s) in assigned areas of care.
• Collaborates with other health care providers to provide coordinated, interdisciplinary care.
• Consults with other members of the health care team to insure coordination and effectiveness of therapies provided.
• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills. Maintains documentation according to departmental policy and format that is accurate, complete and timely.
• Assists in implementation of triaging, prioritizing, monitoring admissions, referrals, and discharges to and from the service as assigned. Manages patient caseload as assigned.
• Demonstrates ongoing professional growth and development with evidence of effective self-assessment skills, initiative, acceptance of the responsibility for professional behavior, and ongoing acquisition of knowledge and skill.
• Participates in departmental meetings, which help to formulate policies, procedures and program development.
• Supervises aides and other support personnel as appropriate.
• Supervises level 1 students and other individuals seeking educational experiences related to occupational therapy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates effective work habits.

Sound work habits include:

• Patient care and other work responsibilities are done in a timely, complete and accurate manner.
• Is punctual, and uses benefit time appropriately and according to policy.
• Practices in a safe and efficient manner. Follows departmental and hospital policies regarding equipment use.
• Maintains work space, equipment and work environs in a neat and orderly manner.
• Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Practices and completes work responsibilities in a productive and cost effective manner.

Does this position require patient care? Yes. Essential functions include:

• 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:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program. Master's in Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Must possess a current unrestricted license to practice occupational therapy from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• One to two years of acute care or acute inpatient rehab experience strongly preferred.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies required:

• Must possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to manage a diverse patient population of varying diagnosis and case types.
• Must possess analytical abilities and sound knowledge in Occupational Therapy to effectively manage a varied caseload demonstrating sound clinical decision making and judgment.
• Must possess effective communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with patients, rehabilitation and medical team, and patients' families.
• Must be able to adjust level of language to be appropriate for individuals and/or audience.
• Must be able to work with critically ill patients, newborns to the oldest old, and individuals who are 18-65 yrs old.
• Must demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development, from neonates to the oldest old.
• Must demonstrate competency in examination/evaluation and treatment interventions relative to age specific needs for the patient population for which they provide therapy.

Working conditions:

• Works in hospital environments where there is some exposure to blood/body fluids/hazardous materials, communicable diseases, and unpleasant odors.
• Work requiring physical effort for lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients and/or equipment may result in musculoskeletal strain or injury with improper body mechanics.
• Work requires use of sharp and/or electrical equipment, which could result in cuts or burns with improper safety.

Supervisory responsibilities:

• Assists with supervision and education of staff therapists, assistants, and aides.

Fiscal responsibilities:

• Patient charges are entered in an accurate and timely manner as appropriately supported by the medical documentation.
• Hospital and department equipment is managed in an appropriate and cost efficient manner.

Additional job details:

• 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%)
• Vision - far constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - near constantly (67-100%)
• Talking constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing constantly (67-100%)