SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST: HAND FOCUS/ AMBULATORY

SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST : HAND FOCUS / AMBULATORY-(3279449)

Description

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must have a minimum of four (4) years of clinical experience. The minimum experience requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Director in collaboration with the leadership team of the department, for individuals with other relevant experience and a performance record that consistently exceeds expectations.

SKILLS / ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :

1. Must possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient for effective leadership and training of assigned personnel and working relationships within the department and assigned unit, in addition to those skills required of a staff therapist (up to 90% of work time).

2. Must possess analytical abilities and sound knowledge in Occupational Therapy to act as an education and clinical resource, in order to assist with development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures and for orientation and training of new staff therapist (up to 90% of work time).

3. 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.

4. Must possess effective communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with patients (up to 70% of work time), rehabilitation and medical team (up to 20% of work time), and patients’ families (up to 10% of work time).

5. Work requires prolonged walking and standing (up to 95% of work time); lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients and equipment (10% - 50% of work time), and the transportation of patients (up to 10% of work time).

6. Work with critically ill patients (up to 10% of work time) produces a high level of stress and mental fatigue.

7. Must be able to work with newborns (up to 10% of the work time) to the oldest old (up to 10% of the work time). The majority of patient care (70% of work time) is the 18- to 65-year-olds.

8. The individual in this position must demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development, which would include neonates to the oldest old.

In addition, the therapist must 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

1. Works in hospital environments where there is some exposure to blood / body fluids / hazardous materials, communicable diseases (10% - 25% of work time) and unpleasant odors (up to 25% of work time).

2. Work requiring physical effort for lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients and / or equipment (up to 50% of work time) may result in musculoskeletal strain or injury with improper body mechanics.

3. Work requires use of sharp and / or electrical equipment (up to 20%), 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 :

1. Patient charges are entered in an accurate and timely manner as appropriately supported by the medical documentation.

2. Hospital and department equipment is managed in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner.

HOSPITAL WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH / Partners;
• follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and / or Partners, as appropriate;

brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.