Site: Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc.

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

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 full-time, Occupational Therapist to join the "Adams" team. This position will work in: Quincy • Mattapan. The entire team also supports the following territories: Avon • Braintree • Canton • Holbrook • Milton • Randolph • Stoughton

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.

Qualifications

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

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

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!

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

45 Braintree Hill

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

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.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.