Hand Therapist (OT)-per diem

Conifer Health Solutions • Worcester, MA

11d

About The Position

Evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of a certified hand therapist (OT). Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation.

Requirements

• Education : Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational therapy
• Licensure/Certification : State Licensure

Nice To Haves

• Experience : 2 years as a practicing OT in a healthcare setting; 1 year experience with hand therapy clientele.
• Education: Certified Hand Therapist Licensure or significant preparation for CHT certification.

Responsibilities

• Responds to physician orders for occupational therapy.
• Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients.
• Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly.
• Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations.
• Develops, improves, and restores functional mobility, seeking to return patient to highest level of independence.
• Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees