Inpatient Occupational Therapist - Clinical Specialist
 Massachusetts General Hospital | |
$118,435.20 - $172,234.40 / yr
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 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 15 Parkman Street (Show on map) | |
 Aug 25, 2026 | |
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Site: The General Hospital Corporation
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Inpatient Clinical Specialist, Occupational TherapyMassachusetts 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. Key responsibilities include: *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 The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, advanced clinical expertise, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to professional development and lifelong learning. 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 Summary 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 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. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -Plans, directs, implements and evaluates patient care -Competent to treat adolescents through elderly in area of specialization; specified specialist competent to treat pediatrics and neonate -Screens and prioritizes new consults within geographical area for team -Delegates care and directs Therapists, Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides, and Therapy Students -Assesses clinical skill and competence in new staff and other staff as required and implements educational activities -Provides clinical orientation to staff and updates and maintains clinical orientation manuals -Contributes to changes in therapy theory and practice -Develops and disseminates criteria that promote clinical competency. Qualifications Education Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Various Issuers preferred Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Work Location Scheduled Weekly Hours Employee Type Work Shift Pay Range $118,435.20 - $172,234.40/AnnualGrade 8 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.EEO Statement: 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. | |