Occupational Therapist (Hand Therapist)

Job summary

• The Occupational Therapist 1 plans, organizes, and provides professional services in restorative, functional and preventative therapeutic programs to patients.
• Clinical practice includes evaluation and occupational therapy treatment planning to facilitate rehabilitation of the mentally, physically or emotionally handicapped.
• Works closely with patients and family to establish and meet treatment goals. $5,000 Sign on Bonus This is a Hand Therapy position.
• CHT preferred.
• State of the art facility, you will work alongside the hand surgeon and two other CHTs.
• Schedule; Monday - Thursday, 9-hour days, Friday half day, 1 on 1 patient care, 11 patients seen daily Monday - Thursday, 5 patients seen on Fridays, 45-minute sessions.

Essential functions of the role

Patient care

Evaluates, treats and monitors patient. Modifies therapy program and goals.

Administrative duties

Performs thorough and concise clinical documentation in a timely manner. Enters charges accurately.

Communication

Communicates effectively with patients and families, departmental coworkers, and members of the medical care team. Provides education to patients, family and staff.

Clinical supervision

Supervises support staff, students and volunteers.

Professional development

Advances clinical skills through ongoing education, literature review and implementation of evidence based practice. Shares knowledge to develop the clinical skills of collogues. Adheres to organizational, national, and state regulatory guidelines.

Organizational focus

Maintains awareness of system goals. Aligns individual goals and work activities to support or impact the system goals.

Key success factors

Must possess problem solving skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish the job.

Must possess good communication skills and be able to relate professionally and positively to patients, patient's family members, and facility staff.

Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and coworkers.