Occupational Therapist/Hand Therapist - PRN

Overview Position

• Occupational
• Therapist/Certified
• Hand
• Therapist -
• Outpatient
• Location: 495
• E
• Waterfront
• Dr
• Suite 240,
• Homestead,
• PA 15120
• Schedule:
• PRN,
• Weekdays (Hours vary as needed)
• Compensation: $35.00 - $50.00, hourly, based on years of experience NovaCare Rehabilitation is seeking a PRN Hand Therapist-Occupational Therapist for our outpatient orthopedic center! Although a certified hand therapist (CHT) is preferred, we are willing to consider occupational therapists with a level II fieldwork in hands (required). We have a network of hand therapists and CHTs available for support and are excited to mentor occupational therapists aspiring to be a CHT.
• PRN
• Perks:
• Continuing
• Education:
• Free in-person and online
• CEUs to keep learning
• Career
• Growth:
• Access to a nationwide, professional support network 401(k):
• Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
• Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties

Responsibilities

Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception). Build Relationships: Enhance, develop and expand relationships with referral sources and maintain a positive level of interaction with centers and patients. Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician. High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise. Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.

Leadership

• Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.
• Personalized
• Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and demonstrate completion of patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements in an appropriate and timely manner.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• accredited school of occupational therapy CPR certification Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

At least two years of experience in the application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic Minimum two years in adult rehabilitation; hand and splinting experience preferred Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans