Hand Therapist 2

The Ohio State University • Outpatient Care Powell (1046), KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Team members are licensed or certified professional occupational therapists/certified hand therapists who work within a specific team structure to offer outpatient upper extremity rehabilitation services. Team members are required to have comprehensive knowledge of the upper limb with function and activity. These services are offered to patients who have disorders and conditions associated primarily with orthopedic upper extremity problems, burns, and amputations. The occupational therapist/certified hand therapist will report to the Director and Program Director of the Hand and Upper Extremity Center. Each occupational therapy/certified hand therapist team member is first part of a group effort to provide care within a continuous performance improvement environment, and secondly a distinct professional who provides specific contributions to the team approach. Team members assess patients and establish plans of care; provide a wide variety of treatment techniques; provide education and support to families; and facilitate continuing care planning. Team members evaluate quality of services and participate in outcomes management activities. A team member embraces the Intensive Caring values of the organization and uses them to guide interactions with others.

Requirements

• Licensed or certified with the respective profession
• Meet the educational and/or certification requirements established by their professions
• All academic degrees must have been granted from an accredited institution
• All licensed professionals must be cleared through the National Database of Practitioners

Nice To Haves

• Typically, one-two years experience working in a medical setting is preferred for all professionals hired
• Occupational Therapists hired after August 2010 must attain and maintain hand certification no later than 24 months after eligibility is met

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and establish plans of care
• Provide a wide variety of treatment techniques
• Provide education and support to families
• Facilitate continuing care planning
• Evaluate quality of services
• Participate in outcomes management activities

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level