Occupational Hand Therapist

Up to $15,000.00 in incentives for eligible Candidates.

Job Summary

Provides therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction. Provides patient/caregiver education and arranges for adaptive equipment as needed. CHT Preferred but not required. On-Site Mentorship Available.

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Essential Functions

Performs evaluation procedures to assess the level of disability with regard to scope of practice, goals and a plan of treatment, and to make appropriate recommendations.

Provides a treatment program and education to restore and return maximal function to the patient. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and modifies goals / treatment methods, as needed to meet changing needs.

Documents evaluation and treatment of each patient in compliance with department standards, medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.

Instructs and trains other rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.

Participates in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives/improvement, program development and marketing activities.

Demonstrates productivity as indicated by department standard.

Improves skill areas as demonstrated by applying continuing education in-services, participating in competencies in applicable areas, and developing new concepts of patient care and additional skills with various population groups.