Pediatric Hand Therapist II (OT or PT), Outpatient
About The Position
The Hand Therapist II provides direct, patient- and family-centered care to patients from birth to 21 years of age who need specialized therapy for upper extremity injuries. The therapist is skilled in custom splint fabrication to meet the needs of a diverse pediatric population. The role includes evaluation, assessment, treatment planning, discharge planning, and communication with the medical team. It also involves providing education to patients, families, peers, and the community; coordinating services with other healthcare professionals, including the prescribing physician; establishing dynamic treatment plans; supervising assistants and aides; directing case management; and participating in medical team conferences.
Requirements
- Minimum of two years of direct patient experience managing pediatric hand conditions.
- Completion of a California-accredited Occupational or Physical Therapy Program.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- California Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills.
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office.
- Provide compassionate and caring services equally to all, regardless of race, beliefs, sex, economic status, age, or disability.
- Maintain personal dignity through confidentiality, privacy, and respect.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working as a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT).
- Bilingual skills.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Computer skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, patient- and family-centered care to pediatric patients with upper extremity injuries.
- Fabricate custom splints to meet the needs of pediatric patients.
- Evaluate and assess patients, develop treatment plans, and plan for discharge.
- Communicate and coordinate care with the medical team and other healthcare professionals, including prescribing physicians.
- Provide education to patients, families, peers, and the community.
- Supervise assistants and aides.
- Direct case management and participate in medical team conferences.
Benefits
- Benefits offerings and career development programs are geared toward helping employees achieve professional and personal goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
