Occupational Therapist/ Hand Therapist

Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado • Denver, CO

113d • $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 seven upper extremity surgeons working within the same office suite/building.
• Collaborative environment: OCC employs 20+ Occupational Therapists, more than 80% of which are CHTs.
• Continuing Education: Hand Surgery Associates has a non-accredited hand therapy fellowship program.
• 1:1 Patient Care: Therapists are scheduled with one patient at a time.
• Therapy aides: Aides are available for assistance if wanted.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees