SAH Clinical Specialist OT

SUMMARY:
The Board-Certified Clinical Specialist reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/ or Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM) of their respective department. The Clinical Specialist will provide evidence-based oversight of program/ service specific clinical protocols and initiatives, will demonstrate advanced evaluative and treatment skills, and will provide mentorship in the area of identified clinical expertise.
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is committed to the promotion of the highest possible level of care. The position of Clinical Specialist is distinguished by formal recognition of advanced clinical skills and ongoing professional development assessed by a recognized organization. Consideration is given for other professional organization that meet the application, certification, and re-certification requirements.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:
Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

 PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Board-Certified Clinical Specialist is expected to perform the duties and responsibilities as outlined in the staff level occupational therapist and senior occupational therapist job descriptions.

Additional Responsibilities

Use comprehensive and innovative treatment approaches to maximize patient/caregiver outcomes

Provide ongoing mentorship to senior and staff therapists

Provide formal advanced training, education, and learning opportunities to staff

Provide education to interdisciplinary staff on case by case basis, to optimize integrated patient plans of care

Program/Service Specific Operational Support

As determined by the ACM and/or Clinical Manager, the Clinical Specialist will enrich the quality of clinical services as well as the operational performance of their specific clinical area.

Identify system needs and coordinate improvement process

Lead interdisciplinary teams and/or committees in area of expertise to impact Lifespan wide outcomes and quality measures

Coordinate research, outcome measurement, and administers program competencies

Role model stewardship of resources to support quality initiatives

Coordinate research initiative(s)

Quality Improvement

The Clinical Specialist will develop and maintain quality improvement processes to ensure patient safety, quality of patient care and satisfaction in addition to other measures.

Performs case study review by collecting and analyzing patient outcomes to ensure optimal practice

Develops and maintains clinical reference and resources for staff and student use

Coordinates and leads expert review and application of new evidence into current practice

Coordinate quality initiative(s)

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution is required. Master’s or Doctorate level degree in Occupational Therapy is preferred.

Must possess a current and valid license in the State of Massachusetts. Holds a board certification from an accrediting body that regularly reviews and attests that certification standards are met.

Must demonstrate, via portfolio, advanced competency beyond the senior occupational therapist. This will include: resume, continuing education courses/CEUs, presentations/educational activities, publications, research, program development, and awards/recognition.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of five years clinical experience as a licensed occupational therapist with advanced clinical, academic, and professional currency in the occupational therapy field to include specialty board certification.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

No direct supervision. However, pursuant to the state of Massachusetts Rules and Regulations for Licensing Occupational Therapists, a licensed occupational therapist shall at all times be responsible for the supervision of certified occupational therapy assistants, supportive personnel, and students to ensure the safety and welfare of patients. Provides consistent and thorough clinical supervision of assistants, aides, therapists, and volunteers including cosigning notes, reviewing patient treatment plans and goals.

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EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

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