Hand Therapist/ Occupational Therapist

Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado • Englewood, CO

83d • $35 - $50

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• CHT certification preferred.
• Three or more years of hand therapy experience.
• Experience with EMR a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• $35-50 Per hour.
• Opportunities for internal training and development.
• Monday – Friday work schedules.
• Close working relationships with 10+ upper extremity surgeons.
• Collaborative environment with 25+ Occupational Therapists, more than 80% of which are CHTs.
• Continuing Education benefits offered to salaried employees.
• 1:1 Patient Care with evaluations scheduled for 60 minutes and follow-up visits for 30 minutes.
• Therapy techs available for assistance if wanted.
• Flexible work schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees