What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLINICAL SPECIALIST OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST/ 30 HOURS position at Brigham and Women's Hospital?
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At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST/ CLINICAL SPECIALIST/ ACUTE/ PART TIME 30 HOURS/ BOSTON, MA
Highlights
Job Summary
An advanced practice therapist who demonstrates clinical expertise in the rehab area of their discipline. Acts as a clinical resource with advanced level competencies. Develops and implements advanced level, rehabilitative programs. Therapy treatments in accordance with Standards of Practice, applicable state licensure regulations, and departmental and hospital policies, to a variety of patients ranging from newborn to geriatric in age.
Essential Functions
Plans, directs, implements and evaluates patient care.
Education
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Onsite
Work Location
75 Francis Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
30
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST/ CLINICAL SPECIALIST/ ACUTE/ PART TIME 30 HOURS/ BOSTON, MA
Highlights
- The Occupational Therapist (OT) Clinical Specialist is a therapist with a minimum of 7 years of experience with strong clinical knowledge and skills
- Excellent Benefits: Tuition Reimbursement, Continuing Education, Generous Paid Time Off, 403B Match, MBTA Pass Subsidy, Pension/Cash Balance Account, Medical, Dental, Short-Term Disability, and much more.
- Nationally ranked academic medical center.
- Primary Assigned Clinical Area: Inpatient @ 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA.
Job Summary
An advanced practice therapist who demonstrates clinical expertise in the rehab area of their discipline. Acts as a clinical resource with advanced level competencies. Develops and implements advanced level, rehabilitative programs. Therapy treatments in accordance with Standards of Practice, applicable state licensure regulations, and departmental and hospital policies, to a variety of patients ranging from newborn to geriatric in age.
Essential Functions
Plans, directs, implements and evaluates patient care.
- Competent to treat adolescents through elderly in area of specialization; specified specialist competent to treat pediatrics and neonate.
- Screens and prioritizes new consults within geographical area for team.
- Delegates care and directs Therapists, Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides, and Therapy Students.
- Assesses clinical skill and competence in new staff and other staff as required and implements educational activities.
- Provides clinical orientation to staff and updates and maintains clinical orientation manuals
- Contributes to changes in therapy theory and practice.
- Develops and disseminates criteria that promote clinical competency.
Education
- Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
- Occupational Therapist license required.
- Basic Life Support [BLS Certification]
- Occupational Therapy experience minimum of 7 years required.
- Maintains current Board Certification in AOTA Clinical Specialty Area - Physical Rehab.
- Advanced knowledge of broad range of diagnoses/impairments in content area for individuals requiring therapy intervention.
- Advanced knowledge of supervisory skills, teaching, and evaluation of staff.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to provide compassionate care to patients.
- Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
- 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%)
Onsite
Work Location
75 Francis Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
30
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
