Occupational Therapist
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Charlestown, MA
1x8 hrs, Days

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.

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. 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: 1. L imb Loss Clinic Participation 0. A ctively participate in the limb loss clinic to provide current resources, research-supported interventions, and individualized care plans to patients with upper limb loss. 0. C ollaborate with other clinicians to evaluate and address unique functional and rehabilitation needs of upper limb amputees. 0. R esearch Integration 0. C onnect 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. 0. S upport the dissemination of research findings and facilitate patient engagement in studies. 0. C ommunity Outreach and Patient Recruitment 0. A ssist with community outreach initiatives to educate and attract new patients, particularly from outside the Boston area. 0. W ork collaboratively with outreach teams to raise awareness of ACE’s services and promote access to advanced rehabilitation resources for individuals with upper limb loss. 0. C ontinuing Education and Professional Development 0. P romote and support continuing education for upper limb loss care within Boston-area hospitals and universities affiliated with Mass General Brigham (MGB). 0. E ngage with hospital anduniversity partners to encourage best practices, drive education on cutting-edge rehabilitation techniques, and share the latest research developments in prosthetic care. 0. S tandardization of Pre-Prosthetic Care and Prosthetic Training 0. W ork to standardize pre-prosthetic care and prosthetic training protocols across the hospital system for patients with upper limb loss. 0. D evelop, implement, and monitor best practices in pre-prosthetic interventions and training to ensure consistency and quality across all rehabilitation settings. 0. C om plete outpatient evaluation and treatments as necessary 0. D eliver 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 planreflects 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.

Recruiter: Hanlon, Macgregor