Occupational Therapist OT

Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge
United States, Massachusetts, Charlestown
Nov 16, 2024
Description Occupational Therapist Needed for Spaulding Scheduled: 8 Hours/Week Clinical Focus: Amputee Center of Excellence Summary The Amputee Center of Excellence (ACE) is seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our interdisciplinary team dedicated to supporting individuals with upper limb loss. This position will play a key role in our limb loss clinic, focusing on research-based interventions, community outreach, and the development of standardized care protocols. The OT will work closely with medical and research professionals to promote patient independence and support access to cutting-edge prosthetic technology and training. Key Responsibilities: Limb Loss Clinic Participation Actively participate in the limb loss clinic to provide current resources, research-supported interventions, and individualized care plans to patients with upper limb loss. Collaborate with other clinicians to evaluate and address unique functional and rehabilitation needs of upper limb amputees. Research Integration Connect patients with upper limb loss to relevant research opportunities, ensuring they are informed of ongoing clinical trials and studies that may benefit their rehabilitation and quality of life. Support the dissemination of research findings and facilitate patient engagement in studies. Community Outreach and Patient Recruitment Assist with community outreach initiatives to educate and attract new patients, particularly from outside the Boston area. Work collaboratively with outreach teams to raise awareness of ACE's services and promote access to advanced rehabilitation resources for individuals with upper limb loss. Continuing Education and Professional Development Promote and support continuing education for upper limb loss care within Boston-area hospitals and universities affiliated with Mass General Brigham (MGB). Engage with hospital and university partners to encourage best practices, drive education on cutting-edge rehabilitation techniques, and share the latest research developments in prosthetic care. Standardization of Pre-Prosthetic Care and Prosthetic Training Work to standardize pre-prosthetic care and prosthetic training protocols across the hospital system for patients with upper limb loss. Develop, implement, and monitor best practices in pre-prosthetic interventions and training to ensure consistency and quality across all rehabilitation settings. Complete outpatient evaluation and treatments as necessary Deliver high-quality clinical care in collaboration with mentees, ensuring comprehensive and accurate documentation of patient evaluations, treatments, and outcomes to support patient-centered care and professional development. Occupational Therapy needs are assessed and evaluated according to organizational and professional guidelines. Treatment plan reflects understanding of patients' age and situation including discharge plan. Treatment plan is revised based on patient progress towards stated goals. Documentation is complete, timely and in accordance with facility and practice guidelines. Therapy and health care students are oriented, trained, and mentored to achieve stated performance expectations. Performance Improvement opportunities are identified and acted upon as appropriate to implement best practices. Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives. PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld. Qualifications Education/Degree Required Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program. Licensure Required Licensed (and in good standing) as an occupational therapist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.) Required BLS required. Effective verbal and written communication skills with the English language. Basic skills in math and computer science. Appropriate knowledge occupational therapy evaluation and treatment techniques to manage the rehabilitation population. Effective problem solving skills for occupational therapy evaluation, interpretation, treatment planning and execution taking into consideration patient's age, psychosocial, cultural and religious background. Basic skills in teaching other and self assessment of learning needs, strengths, and professional goals. Safely execute all job responsibilities without risking injury to self or patients. Ability to assess and interact with patients and families using the theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background. Maintain variable work schedule depending on hospital/program needs to provide patient care (evening, holidays, weekend and travel). Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software. Preferred Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population. Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team. Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them. High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations. Attention to detail. EEO Statement Spaulding Rehabilitation 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. Primary Location : MA-Charlestown-SRH Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston Work Locations : SRH Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston 300 1st Avenue Charlestown 02129 Job : Occupational Therapy Organization : Spaulding Hospital-Boston & Cambridge(SRN,SRH,SHC) Schedule : Part-time Standard Hours : 8 Shift : Day Job Employee Status : Regular Recruiting Department : SRH Outpatient Charlestown Job Posting : Nov 15, 2024