Occupational Therapist/Hand Therapist - PRN

NovaCare Rehabilitation • Homestead, PA

4d • $35 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

NovaCare Rehabilitation is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist for an outpatient orthopedic center in Homestead, Pennsylvania. A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is preferred, but occupational therapists with Level II fieldwork in hands are considered; this fieldwork is required. Hand therapists and CHTs are available through the support network, and the organization offers mentorship to occupational therapists aspiring to become CHTs. The role provides individualized outpatient treatment and requires timely completion of patient-care documentation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)-accredited school of occupational therapy.
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Level II fieldwork in hands.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification.
• At least two years of experience applying custom splinting in pre- and post-operative orthopedic care.
• At least two years of experience in adult rehabilitation; hand and splinting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stay current with occupational therapy research and use evidence-based practice, incorporating research, clinician expertise, and patient perception.
• Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources, centers, and patients.
• Collaborate with referring physicians to set objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency, and duration of occupational therapy.
• Follow the applicable state Practice Act and laws governing occupational therapy practice and supervision.
• With approval from the manager and referring physicians, participate in designing and implementing new programs or procedures in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient in compliance with state rules and federal regulations.
• Provide comprehensive, individualized treatment programs and complete patient-care responsibilities and documentation in an appropriate and timely manner.

Benefits

• Free in-person and online continuing education units.
• Access to a nationwide professional support network.
• Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
• Opportunity to work with varied team sizes, patient populations, and specialties.

What This Job Offers

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