Occupational Therapist - $40 per hour

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Occupational Therapist for a job in Rollinsford, New Hampshire.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• 20 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.

Our dynamic Occupational Therapy Team is looking for a candidate with strong outpatient orthopedic OT skills who enjoy a fast-paced environment. Join our 24-person dynamic team of inpatient and outpatient therapists that work at the hospital and 5 satellite outpatient clinics. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and able to work independently with complex orthopedic diagnosis and injuries. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, a Mass General Brigham community hospital, is one of the largest acute care hospitals in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern Maine. At Wentworth-Douglass, we value people who contribute to patient-centered care that enhances community health; we recognize and reward those who share our values and transform our patients' lives. We invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community wellness and professional growth. 1. Demonstrates competency in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to patient evaluation and development of care plan. o Selects tools, tests and measures appropriate to patient age and diagnosis. o Recognizes deviations from anticipated assessment findings. o Establishes and prioritizes functional, measurable goals and includes time frames. o Establishes treatment plans based on examination findings. 2. Demonstrates competency in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to the administration of therapeutic interventions. o Provides care that maintains patient confidentiality, comfort and safety. o Administers therapeutic agents, exercise programs, and cognitive retraining according to clinical procedures. o Selects, provides and instructs in the use of adaptive equipment. o Assesses patient response and adjusts care appropriately o Performs reassessment and goal adjustment according to policy. o Fabricates splints which are comfortable and effective. o Instructs patient/family in the patient's therapeutic program including discharge planning. 3. Demonstrates competency in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to the documentation of clinical care. o Maintains medical record including assessment, interventions and clinical response. o Obtains and reviews all required insurance authorizations and physician signatures. o Documents patient outcomes that reflect goal achievement. o Completes physician progress reports and discharge summaries according to department policy. o Records accurate patient charges on a daily basis. 4. Demonstrates competency in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to the communication of clinical and operational information. o Participates in daily inpatient discharge planning rounds. o Provides patient status report for vacation coverage. o Communicates with other providers regarding the needs and capabilities of each patient. o Communicates patient status report according to insurance company requirements. o Provides verbal and written information to patient/family. 5. Demonstrates competency in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to receiving and providing education. o Identifies educational needs and seeks opportunities for improvement. o Attends a minimum of one out of hospital rehabilitation program. o Facilitates rehabilitation staff education regarding out of hospital programs. o Maintains continuing education record on a semiannual basis. o Completes clinical competencies annually. o Serves as a resource for other departments and staff. 6. Demonstrates competency in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to the supervision of support staff and students. Experience Minimum Required • Equivalent of Level II clinical affiliation in outpatient orthopedic Experience Preferred/Desired • One year experience in hospital setting Education Minimum Required • MS or BS in Occupational Therapy and completion of Internship Licensure and/or Certifications Required • NH License Occupation Therapy • AHA or ARC BLS within 2 weeks of hire Licensure and/or Certifications Preferred/Desired • Professional Registry

Mass General Brigham Job ID #3304495. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist 20 Hour

About Mass General Brigham

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Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs

Location: East Rochester, NH, US

Posted Date: 9/26/2024