Occupational Therapist Position Available In Essex, Massachusetts

Occupational Therapist
Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
SMN Beverly 2702 – Beverly, MA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Bachelors
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Health Care

Description Location:

Gloucester & Beverly (likely to be Spilt schedule) Core office days: Monday – Friday, 40-hour week, variable shifts Who we are: Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. What you’ll do:

Responsibilities/Duties:

Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual’s physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest. Provide comprehensive patient evaluations that set realistic short- and long-term goals, plans. Prepares patient for return to all aspects of daily living including home and employment by determining potential difficulties and implementing treatment plans to address all areas. Evaluates results of occupational therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating patient’s progress, recommending, and implementing adjustments and modifications. Maintains appropriate patient case load to meet company required metrics of 60-65 pts/week for a 40-hour work week. Participate in monthly staff meetings. Supervise

COTA, OT/COTA

students as needed. Completes discharges and all paperwork in timely manner and consults with physicians, nurses, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences as needed. Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing and instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs Maintains patient confidence and protects facility operations by keeping information confidential. Upholds a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures and infection control guidelines. Keeps up with professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, participating in professional societies. Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements. Fabrication of custom splints and UE orthotics. Maintains all inventory for splinting and patient needs. Reports to Occupational Therapy Lead. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Who you are:

Qualifications:

Must have graduated and completed professional Occupational Therapy training from an accredited program leading to, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree. Must maintain current state Licensure through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Allied Health Division of Professional Licensure. Must be CPR certified. Must have strong hand therapy and orthopedic experience, comfort with splinting, CHT preferred. Familiarity with HIPAA, insurance regulations, policies, procedures, and other regulatory policies. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public by displaying sympathy, tact and understanding. Must be a team player with a positive attitude, adjust to various personalities, work with a diverse population, demonstrating patience and professionalism. Represents the clinic in a professional manner. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality on all patient issues. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What we offer:

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities Dynamic environment Access to a diverse network of practitioners Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience Competitive Compensation Generous PTO Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.