Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist II to join our dedicated healthcare team. In this vital role, you'll provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for individuals facing a range of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial challenges. You'll also play a key part in program development and contribute to the growth of future professionals through student supervision. /Hours:/Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30PM, Weekends Off /Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):/ · Conduct comprehensive evaluations of adult and geriatric patients using established Occupational Therapy assessment protocols. · Deliver individualized treatment plans in accordance with professional standards and physician directives, utilizing therapeutic equipment, modalities, and activities to restore function, alleviate pain, and prevent disability. · Perform open and closed tracheostomy suctioning as needed during therapy sessions. · Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams through regular meetings and effective interdepartmental communication to ensure coordinated patient care. · Actively participate in multidisciplinary staff and team meetings to support holistic treatment planning. · Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), students, and other personnel involved in direct patient care. · Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards. · Provide Occupational Therapy services to the Orthopedic Clinic twice weekly. · Lead and participate in in-service training programs to support ongoing professional development and knowledge sharing. /Required Qualifications:/ · Strong understanding of Occupational Therapy theory, principles, terminology, and best practices · Proficiency in standardized evaluation methods used in Occupational Therapy · Expertise in treatment techniques, procedures, and therapeutic interventions · Solid foundation in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, neurology, orthopedics, and psychology as they relate to Occupational Therapy · Familiarity with the @types and appropriate use of equipment and materials in therapeutic settings · Possession of a current and valid Occupational Therapist license issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. /Preferred Qualifications:/ · Demonstrated confidence and assertiveness in clinical decision-making and patient interactions · Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and communicate effectively across diverse populations · Proven competency in treating adult and geriatric patients with a range of therapeutic needs · Awareness of current trends, challenges, and best practices in the field of Occupational Therapy · Collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive in an interdisciplinary team environment · Motivational approach to patient care and team leadership, fostering engagement and positive outcomes /About the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital:/ Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is a fully Joint Commission accredited teaching facility that provides acute, subacute, and ambulatory care to patients referred by public agencies and private sector providers. Shattuck Hospital's services help economically and socially disadvantaged patients to get high quality, cost-effective care from a staff that respects their dignity. Located in the heart of Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the Shattuck Hospital includes 248 inpatient beds including 95 Psychiatric beds and 29 Correctional Health beds. In addition, the Shattuck has a full outpatient clinic with many specialties that offers treatment to patients of the Department of Mental Health as well as Department of Correction and House of Correction inmates and community patients. The Shattuck hospital is on the forefront of substance use disorder treatment including a Suboxone clinic serving 200 patients. In addition to direct medical services LSH hosts and supports an array of services located on the campus, serving patients struggling with addictions and homelessness. Relocation information:DPH - Renovation for Shattuck Hospital Replacement Building | Mass.gov /Pre-Hire Process:/ A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visithttp://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website,http://www.mass.gov If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4 First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience as an occupational therapist. Special Requirements: Possession of a current and valid Occupational Therapist license issued by the Board of Allied Health Professions in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Acts of 1982. Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Medical ServicesOrganization: Department of Public Health Title: Occupational Therapist II Location: Massachusetts-Boston-170 Morton Street Requisition ID: 2500068Y
