Hand Therapist- Outpatient

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley • Livermore, CA

10d • $48 - $66 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs direct patient care activities and maintenance/expansion of hand clinic programs. Assesses patients and establishes appropriate treatment plan according to diagnosis based upon professional standards. Provides appropriate treatment of patients using specific modalities and treatment techniques. Accurately documents treatments and care of patients and communicates with other team members. Participates in individual and department continuous improvement and education activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy from an accredited university in the USA.
• 2+ years to 3 years of experience as an OT or PT.
• Proven record of continuing education in related topics.
• Good physical condition, which requires moderate lifting of equipment and patients.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and varying locations as assigned.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of the hospital and departments.
• Strong organization.
• Strong time management ability.
• Problem solver and critical thinker with the ability to anticipate possible issues.
• Strong computer skills.
• Self-initiative.
• Knowledge of Medicare documentation standards.
• Knowledge of hospital safety, quality and joint commission standards.
• Knowledge of standard medical abbreviations for documentation.
• OTL - Occupational Therapist required
• CHT - Certified Hand Therapy required

Nice To Haves

• Can substitute Certified Hand Therapy for four (4) years of experience working in Hand Therapy Clinic with Certified Hand Therapists.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents an initial evaluation, interprets data to identify problems, and determines functional limitations prior to intervention.
• Establishes functional, measurable goals with appropriate timelines, and includes the patient and/or caregiver in the goal setting.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of treatment at various stages and makes adjustments to achieve maximum benefit or discharges when treatment no longer needed.
• Ensures patient education, proper fit and use for assistive devices as necessary.
• Supervises PTA, PSM Aide, students and volunteers as the clinical schedule dictates.
• Fabricate and adjust static and dynamic splints, including but not limited to carpometacarpal, cock-up, resting, and flexion and extension dynamic splints.
• Assess post-surgical and post-traumatic injuries and implement treatment protocols.
• Perform ergonomic evaluations, write up findings, recommend appropriate equipment and do appropriate patient education.
• Establish and perform work simulation activities and functional capacity evaluations.
• Participates in team and hospital wide meetings, committees and initiatives as assigned.
• Assists with department finances with accurate daily billing practices, actively daily maintenance of patient care schedule.
• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare – ValleyCare’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.

Benefits

• Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

What This Job Offers

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