Occupational Therapist-Hand Therapist (20hrs)

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Needham, AL

7d•$39 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Summary: Organizes and conducts an Occupational Therapy program upon referral from a physician to facilitate rehabilitation of the physically handicapped or injured person with a focus on Upper Extremity/Hand. Educates patients, families, students and the community in the Occupational Therapy practice. Participates as a team member in the day to day operations of the department.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
License Occupational Therapist License required.
Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.
0-1 years related work experience required in Occupational Therapy.
Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Hand Therapy.
One year of specialization in Hand Therapy.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients, establishes goals and implements treatment program per department's procedures and standards of care in a supportive and caring environment.
Appropriately assesses and manages pain in accordance with the established guidelines.
Demonstrates the knowledge/skill necessary to provide care appropriate ranging in age from infant to elder
Instructs patients and families in Occupational therapy procedures as part of a patient's on going program as needed.
Adequately plans for patient's discharge involving other pertinent team members, when appropriate.
Records and reports patient's progress for review by members of Rehabilitation team and other third parties and meets all regulatory requirements. Written documentation includes date, time and is legible.
Ensures referrals, certifications and re-certifications are accurate and up to date.
Works collaboratively with Program coordinator to assure approval is in place.
Has knowledge and awareness of insurance rules-tracks visit and approval end dates in a method that allows them to manage caseload and seek extensions as needed.
Works collaboratively with front desk staff on getting extensions and avoiding denials.
Prepares on a daily basis patient statistics and changes.