Occupational Therapist/ Hand Therapist

Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado • Denver, CO

3d • $35 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST POSITION OVERVIEW:
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 of 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

• 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. Most locations have several OTs per office.
• Continuing Education: Hand Surgery Associates has a non-accredited hand therapy fellowship program. Therapists have the option to conduct didactic sessions with our fellow. Continuing education benefits are offered to salaried employees.
• 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed