Occupational Therapist

TRIUMPH ORTHOPEDIC PARTNERS•Cartersville, GA

50d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Certified Hand Therapist at Georgia Bone and Joint Surgeons, this position performs a wide variety of duties and responsibilities in a manner that emphasizes quality of care and customer service. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Evaluates upper extremity diagnoses thoroughly, identifying impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities. Obtains and reviews medical, psychosocial, vocational, and avocational history along with other factors that may affect the rehabilitation process. Understands and follows the precautions of each case. Determines prognosis and plan of care in collaboration with the patient and referring physician within the guidelines of third-party payers. Develops and regularly updates patient education and home programs to maximize patient understanding of their diagnosis, expected outcomes, and fully engages them in their rehabilitation process. Partnering and aligning decisions with patient needs, wants, and preferences. Efficient and effective fabrication of orthoses. Follows proper principles for the patient fit, design, precautions, and is appropriate for conservative/surgical conditions. Custom orthosis fabrication. Efficient and effective fabrication of orthoses. Follows proper principles for the patient fit, design, precautions, and is appropriate for conservative/surgical conditions. Identifies and provides appropriate strategies to educate patients so that environmental constraints, learning barriers, and cultural factors are addressed effectively. Assesses the effectiveness of teaching and considers the emotional impact of the condition on learning. Delegates treatment to appropriate clinical staff and provides necessary supervision. Maximizes efficiency in patient outcomes through the use of appropriate support personnel. Maintains current professional knowledge of techniques and trends in the field through consistent communications with peers, physicians/mid-levels, as well as independent study. Attends conventions, meetings, or special courses whenever possible and shares gained information with the department/facility personnel. Provides assistance and support to leadership in implementing policies and procedures as necessary. Participates in continuing education, staff meetings, and other team events. Dedication – Strives to make the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those served top priority. Excellence – Works toward providing high-quality healthcare support services. Teamwork – Maintains positive interaction with co-workers, supports & promotes spirit of teamwork. Community – Uses resources and supplies efficiently to administer cost-effective services to the group and the community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate from an accredited Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy program.
Hand Therapy Certification, if applicable.
Georgia state license required.
CPR certification.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Customer service oriented.
Knowledge of CPT & ICD-10 coding procedures.
Attentive to detail.
Ability to follow up to ensure the patient is satisfied.
Maintain current certifications.
Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively.
Must be able to act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation.
Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in an outpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluates upper extremity diagnoses thoroughly, identifying impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities.
Obtains and reviews medical, psychosocial, vocational, and avocational history along with other factors that may affect the rehabilitation process.
Understands and follows the precautions of each case.
Determines prognosis and plan of care in collaboration with the patient and referring physician within the guidelines of third-party payers.
Develops and regularly updates patient education and home programs to maximize patient understanding of their diagnosis, expected outcomes, and fully engages them in their rehabilitation process.
Partners and aligns decisions with patient needs, wants, and preferences.
Efficient and effective fabrication of orthoses, following proper principles for patient fit, design, precautions, and appropriateness for conservative/surgical conditions.
Identifies and provides appropriate strategies to educate patients so that environmental constraints, learning barriers, and cultural factors are addressed effectively.
Assesses the effectiveness of teaching and considers the emotional impact of the condition on learning.
Delegates treatment to appropriate clinical staff and provides necessary supervision.
Maximizes efficiency in patient outcomes through the use of appropriate support personnel.
Maintains current professional knowledge of techniques and trends in the field through consistent communications with peers, physicians/mid-levels, as well as independent study.
Attends conventions, meetings, or special courses whenever possible and shares gained information with the department/facility personnel.
Provides assistance and support to leadership in implementing policies and procedures as necessary.
Participates in continuing education, staff meetings, and other team events.