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Children's Hospital Boston Occupational Therapist I - Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Program in Boston, Massachusetts
74072BRJob Posting Title:Occupational Therapist I - Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation ProgramDepartment:Patient Services-Occupational TherapyAutoReqId:74072BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:RehabilitationJob Posting Description:The Mayo Family Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center (PPRC) at Boston Children's Hospital is a day treatment rehabilitative program for children and adolescents between 8 and 17 years of age, who experience ongoing chronic pain and limitations in completing typical daily activities after they have tried outpatient treatments. The PPRC operates on a day-hospital model of rehabilitation
This Occupational Therapist I – PPRC will be responsible for:
Performing complex diagnostic evaluations upon referral and in accordance with departmental and professional guidelines and standards. Verifying appropriateness of referral, contacting provider as necessary. Reviewing patient medical history/record and selecting, administering and interpreting a broad range of standardized and non-standardized tests and measurements in order to assess patients' functional status related to cardiopulmonary, developmental, musculoskeletal, neurological and sensorimotor function.
Developing and implementing individualized patient treatment programs. Establishes treatment goals and administers appropriate occupational therapy procedures and modalities. Prepares discharge plans and home treatment programs. Providing education to patients and families. Monitoring treatment outcomes, modifying program as needed and communicating recommendations to physicians and other providers.
Designing, fabricating and/or recommending orthotics, adaptive/assistive equipment and technology for patients, including those with complex, rare or multiple dysfunctions. Communicating with equipment designers and/or vendors regarding equipment specifications and patient needs. Training patients, families and/or caretakers in use/operation of prescribed orthotics/equipment
Recording assessments, diagnoses and treatment in patient medical record according to established documentation standards. Preparing reports, correspondence and other materials for schools, providers, insurance carriers and others as needed. Assigning standardized billing codes and corresponding charges required for reimbursement.
Attending and contributing to team meetings, patient care rounds and other interdisciplinary forums and provides occupational therapy consultation to physicians, outpatient clinics and others as requested. Representing service on committees, at meetings and educational programs within the department and hospital.
Participation in unit and department quality improvement program.
Delegating administration of occupational therapy treatments and related direct patient care to assistive staff. Providing direction, supervision and follow up as needed to ensure tasks are performed according to established standards and guidelines.
Serving as clinical instructor in departmental student externship program upon completion of eligibility requirements.
May participate in departmental training and staff development programs. May act as a supervisor for assigned direct reports, including occupational therapist assistants (OTA) or rehab aides.
Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with patients and families
To qualify, you must have:
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
Active state of MA OT license
Pediatric and/or Hand Therapy experience preferred
This position is located in Brookline @ 2 Brookline Place in Brookline Village. Schedule is M - F.
New hires are eligible for a $5,000K sign on bonus!
Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Office/Site Location:BrooklineRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Part Remote/Hybrid