Occupational Therapist- Hand Therapist

Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in a designated patient care area. Performs other clinical, teaching and administrative duties as may be required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program in Occupational Therapy or equivalent and B.S. degree
• No experience required.
• Must maintain a current unencumbered license or temporary permit to practice as an Occupational Therapist in CT.
• All newly hired employees must have current BLS certification or obtain within two months of hire.
• The individual should demonstrate age-specific knowledge in basic anatomy and physiology, psychology and Occupational Therapy theory, evaluations, and treatment techniques to be applied to a diverse patient population.
• Observation skills, communication skills (both verbal and written), and an ability to work with patients, families and other providers in a synergistic manner are essential.
• The individual should also be willing and able to assume increased responsibilities as required.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) to two (2) years experience in an academic/large medical center based practice preferred.
• Experience working with children and/or adults depending on the assigned setting.
• Clinical experience with a variety of diagnoses to include post-surgical, developmental, neurological, genetic, oncologic, and traumatic.

Responsibilities

• Able to interpret physician referrals to perform basic clinical evaluations.
• Utilizes assistant and support staff and volunteers appropriately and safely in the delivery of patient care.
• Appropriately delegates responsibility to therapy assistants, clinical students and support staffs, and maintains an appropriate and compliant level of clinical supervision and documentation review/co-signature.
• Maintains concise and accurate patient care documentation and billing in accordance with system, hospital and department policy and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates participation in professional development and stays informed of current developments in the field by attending department in-services, and seeking opportunities to expand own knowledge of the profession and related fields.
• Uses equipment in a safe and effective manner. Reports malfunctioning or missing equipment to Supervisor and takes corrective action to remove equipment from use.

What This Job Offers

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