SCH CERTIFIED HAND THERAPIST (OT)

Sparrow•St. Johns, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Develops and implements occupational therapy treatment plans for assigned patients; evaluates and modifies patient care treatments as appropriate. This role involves creating a destination, experience-based service, delivering customized experiences using patient’s profiles. The therapist will complete initial occupational therapy evaluations, develop a treatment plan of care, and coordinate the acquisition of needed adaptive devices, durable medical equipment, and orthoses. They will design, implement, and modify therapeutic interventions, provide occupational therapy treatment to restore or maintain patient’s ADL skills, and document patient treatments, evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries. The position also includes performing re-evaluations, communicating with physicians and other healthcare professionals, providing guidance to assigned staff (including a COTA), instructing patients and families, scheduling treatments, maintaining equipment, and ordering supplies. The role also requires ongoing development of clinical skills and adherence to organizational policies.

Requirements

Certified Hand Therapist
Valid State of Michigan Occupational Therapist Certification/Registration and licensure
CPR/BCLS certification
Five or more years of related occupational therapy, and Certified Hand Therapist experience
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
Knowledge of occupational therapy theory and techniques
Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and hospital policies related to the provision of rehabilitation services including HIPAA confidentiality and TJC mandates
Written and computer skills necessary to prepare required documentation
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate, orally and in written form, with patients, families, physicians, health care professionals, and insurance companies in the exchange of information. Presents self in a warm, professional and caring manner.
Skills necessary to provide guidance, training, prioritize and review the work of assigned staff
Demonstrates professional appearance.
Analytical ability to develop treatment plans based on occupational therapy theory and incorporation of patient and physician goals
Mental ability to complete required documentation in a timely manner, deal with the concerns of patients and their families, and handle frequent scheduling changes
Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, transfer/lift/ reposition patients, assist patients with exercises, and properly operate rehabilitation equipment/devices, and access patient homes which may not be barrier free
Knowledge in custom splint and brace construction

Responsibilities

Completes initial occupational therapy evaluations and develops a treatment plan of care for assigned patients; coordinates acquisition of needed adaptive devices, durable medical equipment and orthoses.
Designs, implements and modifies therapeutic interventions that may include, but are not limited to, therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy (including soft tissue and joint mobilization): custom splint or brace construction, physical agents or modalities; and patient-related instruction (including home exercise program).
Provides occupational therapy treatment to restore or maintain patient’s ADL skills.
Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries in a timely manner and in accordance with Hospital policies and insurance requirements.
Performs occupational therapy re-evaluations to assess patient progress; recommends changes to the treatment plan of care as appropriate.
Communicates regularly with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patient families, insurance companies and others regarding patient’s treatment and progress.
Provides guidance to assigned staff. Oversees COTA and offers supervisory assistance.
Instructs and teaches patients in safe transfers, activities of daily living, correct ambulation, therapeutic exercises and correct usage of exercise equipment; trains family members and caregivers on various therapeutic procedures and home exercises.
Schedules patient treatments/appointments along with referring patients to other hospital services.
Assists in maintaining therapy equipment and treatment areas; orders supplies as necessary.
Responsible for ongoing development of clinical skills through continuing education programs, professional contacts, journal articles, and participation in professional organization.
Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives.
Adheres to the organization’s policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required.
Performs other duties as assigned