Inpatient Occupational Therapist - Clinical Specialist

About the Role

Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy Department in a key clinical leadership role as an Inpatient Clinical Specialist. The Clinical Specialist serves as a clinical leader and mentor, supporting the professional growth and ongoing competency development of occupational therapy staff while advancing evidence-based practice across a diverse range of inpatient service lines. This role collaborates closely with departmental and organizational leaders on clinical, operational, and strategic initiatives that support excellence in patient care.

An advanced practice therapist who demonstrates clinical expertise in the rehab area of their discipline. Acts as a clinical resource with advanced level competencies. Develops and implements advanced level, rehabilitative programs. Therapy treatments are provided in accordance with Standards of Practice, applicable state licensure regulations, and departmental and hospital policies, to a variety of patients ranging from newborn to geriatric in age.

This position offers opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary collaboration, organizational initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and occupational therapy research. Our team of 29 occupational therapists provides specialized care across a broad range of practice areas, including Medical, Oncology, Cardiology, Trauma, Orthopedics, Neurology, Burns, Pediatrics, and Mental Health.

Responsibilities

• Providing mentorship, coaching, and clinical consultation to occupational therapy staff
• Facilitating orientation and onboarding of new clinicians
• Supporting the development and maintenance of clinical competencies and professional growth plans
• Leading and contributing to evidence-based practice initiatives and program development
• Representing Occupational Therapy on departmental, service line, and hospital-wide committees and projects
• Maintaining a reduced clinical caseload to support direct patient care and clinical expertise
• Planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating patient care
• Screening and prioritizing new consults within geographical area for team
• Delegating care and directing Therapists, Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides, and Therapy Students
• Assessing clinical skill and competence in new staff and other staff as required and implementing educational activities
• Providing clinical orientation to staff and updating and maintaining clinical orientation manuals
• Contributing to changes in therapy theory and practice
• Developing and disseminating criteria that promote clinical competency

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Requirements

• Master's Degree in a related field of study (required); Doctorate in a related field of study (preferred)
• Occupational Therapist State License (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (preferred)
• 5-7 years of Occupational Therapy experience in a healthcare setting (required)

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of a broad range of diagnoses/impairments in content area for individuals requiring therapy intervention
• Advanced knowledge of supervisory skills, teaching, and evaluation of staff
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to provide compassionate care to patients
• Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking: Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting: Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (with assisted device)
• Carrying: Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching: Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling): Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering): Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling: Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far: Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near: Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking: Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing: Constantly (67-100%)

Pay

Annual pay range: $118,435.20 - $172,234.40

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Employee Type: Regular

Work Location

15 Parkman Street (Onsite)