OT/PT - Hand or Hand Therapist

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Hand Therapists are responsible for the application of current knowledge, theory, evidence and sound clinical judgment in patient management. The therapist works closely with the patient, family and other members of an interdisciplinary team to provide efficient and effective individualized patient care. Therapists also serve as advocates and promoters of health, wellness, and fitness to all stakeholders. They serve as educators and mentors for therapy students, peers and other medical professionals. The occupational therapist assists with department and program planning. The Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is an occupational therapist or physical therapist who uses specialized skills in assessment and treatment to promote the goals of prevention of dysfunction, restoration of function, and / or reversal of the progression of pathology to enhance participation in life situations for individuals with upper quarter disease or injury. The CHT provides quality care to patients/clients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes. The CHT addresses risk, provides prevention services, promotes health and wellness, and provides consultation and education. The CHT interacts and practices in collaboration with a variety of professionals, participates in professional development and learning opportunities and assists in departmental organization, growth, and planning.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy program.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Minnesota as an Occupational Therapist/Physical Therapist.
Demonstrated skills in the areas of organization, communication, interpersonal relations, leadership, decision making and problem solving.
Current occupational therapy/physical therapy licensure in the state of Minnesota.
OT only: NBCOT certification as an OTR is required for employment at Mayo Clinic (both upon hiring and ongoing certification every 3 years).
Has successfully passed or is eligible to sit for the Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) exam.
Current MN License to practice Occupational or Physical Therapy or eligible for a MN License.
Current BLS certification or completion within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Prefer board certification in clinical specialty area and/or advanced degree in health care field.
Also prefer active participation within professional organization.
Doctor of Occupational or Physical Therapy preferred.
Prefer active participation within professional organization.

Responsibilities

Application of current knowledge, theory, evidence and sound clinical judgment in patient management.
Works closely with the patient, family and other members of an interdisciplinary team to provide efficient and effective individualized patient care.
Serve as advocates and promoters of health, wellness, and fitness to all stakeholders.
Serve as educators and mentors for therapy students, peers and other medical professionals.
Assists with department and program planning.
Uses specialized skills in assessment and treatment to promote the goals of prevention of dysfunction, restoration of function, and / or reversal of the progression of pathology to enhance participation in life situations for individuals with upper quarter disease or injury.
Provides quality care to patients/clients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes.
Addresses risk, provides prevention services, promotes health and wellness, and provides consultation and education.
Interacts and practices in collaboration with a variety of professionals.
Participates in professional development and learning opportunities.
Assists in departmental organization, growth, and planning.