Hand Therapist - Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for the overall coordination of the clinical functions of the outpatient setting. Primary job duties to provide direct patient care involving evaluation, treatment, assessment and education of adaptive equipment and devices.

Essential Functions

Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a 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 prevent permanent disability.

Obtain patients' informed consent to proposed interventions.

Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.

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. Test and measure patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.

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.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills Abilities Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school
• Current/valid state Occupational Therapist licensure
• CHT certification a plus
• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience, preferably in an orthopedic clinic setting

Physical and/or Mental Requirements

• Must work well under pressure
• Must be able to read, understand and follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to communicate via telephone and written word to give and receive information to and from patients and coworkers.
• Ability to move about an office setting.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina.
• Physical Requirements-Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly