Occupational Therapist, Home Care

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Job Summary

The position to which you are applying is represented by a collective bargaining unit, Massachusetts Nursing Association.

Why Join Mass General Brigham Home Care?

Mass General Brigham Home Care provides non-acute, medically necessary skilled care in the home to help “homebound” patients recover from illness or injury and manage exacerbations of chronic disease. Services include skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, medical social services, and as needed medical supplies.

We are seeking a part-time, 32-hour Occupational Therapist to join the “Beantown” team. This position will work in: China Town • Financial District • North End • South Boston • South End. The entire team also supports the following territories: Back Bay • Beacon Hill • Boston • Cambridge • Charlestown •Fenway• Kenmore • Prudential • West End

While navigating transportation and parking in the city can be challenging, we will secure city parking passes for new team members to make the commute as convenient and stress-free as possible!

Anticipated daily volume is 5-6 visits per day plus chart review, visit preparation, documentation, and care coordination.

Provide occupational therapy services to patients in their place of residence who have impairments, cognitive and/or physical resulting from injury, disease, disability or other causes. Collaborate with patient, family, physician and other allied health professionals to identify patient needs and coordinate services to meet those needs. Manage technical, environmental and financial resources.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop plan of care that is patient and family focused and instituting standardized interventions for goal-oriented outcomes

• Daily documentation in computerized system accurately reflects objectivity and measurability

• Application of standard treatment procedures; Teaching is provided to patients and caregivers

• Interdisciplinary communication occurs regularly

• Clinical evaluations are completed that reflects patient history, relevant systems review and appropriate tests and measures.

• Plan of treatment is reassessed at least every 2 weeks to patient, primary caregivers and interdisciplinary team; plan is modified and communicated as appropriate to meet discharge goals.

• Physician orders are current and consistent with plan of care and documented in the medical record.

• Patient schedules are submitted on a daily basis.

• Home Health aides will be oriented to the patient and supervised in accordance with agency and state guidelines.

• OTAs are utilized to optimize capacity and ensure compliance with visit schedules

• Patient caseloads of Occupational Therapy Assistants will be managed in accordance with agency, state and professional guidelines.

• Documentation is complete and submitted timely according to agency standards.

• POC devices are updated as directed

• Verification of Payor information on admission is verified in computer system and attended according to agency standards.

• Documentation to support Managed Care authorizations/DME requirements is maintained and transmitted within designated time frames.

• Visit schedule is consistent with authorizations by Managed Care payors.

• Realistic, objective, time-oriented goals for patient performance are identified based on examination findings.

• Utilization/Caseload is discussed with Manager as needed and changes are made toward stated goals.

• Reportable outcomes meet Agency goals.

• Treatment and discharge plans are selected based on examination findings and patient goals.

• Staff meetings and education in-service is attended on a regular basis.  Clinical competencies and mandatory training are required

• Patient is informed of his/her weekly schedule and any other changes to their schedule as necessary.

Education/Degree Requirements

Licensure, Certifications or Registration

Required:  Registered with the Board of Registration in Massachusetts.

Experience

• Two years experience in acute care, rehab or homecare as an Occupational Therapist
• Registered with the Board of Registration in Massachusetts.
• Ability to work with various computer software required and knowledge of hand-held patient care computer devices preferred
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work with diverse populations
• Excellent verbal, written and electronic communications skills
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing situations
• Travel required within Mass General Brigham Healthcare at Home's geographic area

 

When hiring, we look for candidates who possess not only the relevant experience, skills, and competencies, but also positive attitudes, emotional intelligence, and genuine passion for this work. The ideal candidate profile is a proven, thorough Occupational Therapist who is confident in their clinical abilities and loves working autonomously. Are you ready to help patients rediscover their strength in their own home? Join our team today!

 

Hybrid

 

70 Everett Avenue

 

32

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$71,697.06 - $138,361.60/Annual

 

Grade

HCCLPR100

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

1410 Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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