Occupational Therapist/ Hand Therapist
Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado·Denver, Colorado
Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado·Denver, Colorado
The Hand Therapist is responsible for delivering quality hand therapy services to outpatients, which includes performing initial exams, evaluating data, determining therapy diagnoses, and implementing interventions like manual therapy and therapeutic exercises. Key duties also involve obtaining informed consent, providing patient education, fabricating orthotics, performing wound care, and documenting progress until patient goals are attained.
The Hand Therapist is responsible for the delivery of quality hand therapy services in accordance with the patient’s plan of care for outpatients with hand therapy needs.
Occupational
Therapist
Essential
FUNCTION: Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a therapy diagnosis prior to intervention. Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and occupational therapy treatment required. Provide information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs. Help to restore physical function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and improve performance of functional activities. Obtain patients' informed consent to proposed interventions. Perform manual therapy, direct therapeutic exercises and activities. Provide patient education, neuromuscular education, orthotic fabrication, and wound care services. Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation. Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer. Discharge patient from occupational therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals. Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home. Maintain confidentiality of Personal Health Information (PHI) in accordance with company Policies and State and Federal laws, including OHSA and HIPAA regulations. Perform job in accordance with all company safety practices. Collaborative, self-directed team player with a can-do attitude Able to carry a full-case load with complex post-operative patients. Proficient in the understanding of the anatomical structure of hand, wrist, shoulder and elbow Skilled in Orthotic fabrication (thermoplastic, delta), manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, wound care and modalities for the Upper Extremity including shoulder Other duties as assigned.
SALARY &
BENEFITS: $35-50 Per hour Opportunities for internal training and development Monday – Friday work schedules, flexible schedules allowing for differing shift lengths (10 hour shifts/ 4 day work week available). Part time and full time positions available. PRN available. Close working relationships with 10+ upper extremity surgeons working within the same office suite/ building. Thirteen office locations available.
Collaborative environment: OCC employs 20+ Occupational Therapists, more than 75% of which are CHTs. Most locations have several OTs per office.
Continuing
Education: Therapists have the option to conduct didactic sessions with our hand therapy fellow. Continuing education stipend and continuing education time off benefits are offered to salaried employees. 1:1
Patient
Care: Therapists are scheduled with one patient at a time.
Therapy aides: Aides are available for assistance if wanted. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Generous PTO package and paid holidays Company-paid life insurance and long term disability insurance Ability to purchase accident insurance, short and long-term disability insurance. Retirement Plan eligibility after one year of service with eligibility in company profit sharing
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Graduate from an approved school of Occupational Therapy Current registration with the NBCOT for Occupational Therapy Current state licensure from Colorado DORA. Current BLS certification within 60 days from hire. Ability to use computer to enter patient documentation Strong verbal and written communication skills. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: CHT certification preferred Three of more years of hand therapy experience preferred Experience with EMR a plus WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical clinical office and exam/procedure room environment. Possible exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to clinical settings Frequent standing, typing, moussing, and reading paper and electronic documents Ability to file and track documents and data, both in written and electronic form Able to frequently stoop, lift carry and push/pull 15 pounds and occasionally up to 30 pounds Hours of business are Monday – Friday from 7AM- 6PM with shifts set based on schedule preferences Flexible work schedule
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