Occupational Therapist (CHT)

Are you an Occupational Therapy professional with hand specific therapy experience?

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Our client provides excellent incentive opportunities that include a complementary work schedule with profit sharing opportunities and career path advancement.

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Location: Las Vegas, NV

Pay: $90,000-135,000+ DOE

Schedule: Monday through Friday – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Job Summary:

Cornerstone Staffing Solutions is seeking a hand professional to join our clients expert team as an Occupational Therapist , to treat various upper extremity disorders ranging from tendon injuries, sprains, strains, post-operative fractures, and more. We are seeking a therapist who has or is able to acquire their CHT (Certified Hand Therapist certification) and is skilled in custom splinting and other occupational hand related practices.

You will work with a team ensure you have what you need for success. You will evaluate, plan, and implement individualized treatment programs in accordance with the occupational therapy principles and collaborate closely with our interdisciplinary treatment team to deliver quality patient care. Our client wants to be invested in your future success!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Therapy Services: Responsible for the evaluation, plan of care, treatment, re-evaluation, discharge, and appropriate communications of high quality hand therapy services to patients and customers.
• Patient Evaluation & Treatment: Evaluate patients upon physician referral, develop comprehensive and individualized treatment plans, administer procedures and modalities, and plan for discharge using occupational therapy techniques tailored to each patient's age and needs.
• Case Management: Serve as a case manager for assigned patients, maintaining accurate records and updating treatment plans with physician approval as necessary.
• Patient & Family Education: Provide age-appropriate instructions to patients and their families on therapy procedures, home programs, and the use of assistive devices.
• Communication: Collaborate with the rehabilitation team, family, physicians, and third-party payers to discuss patient progress and program changes.
• Professional: Seeking positive interaction with staff and clients. Encouragement, team player and staff comradery.
• Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
• Safety & Cleanliness: Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace, reporting any safety issues to supervisors.

Skills:

• Experience: Preferred – 1+ years in an acute hospital or outpatient hand clinic; (new graduates may be considered with experience).
• Solid experience in application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic
• Skills: Strong foundational skills in occupational therapy evaluation, treatment across Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric age groups.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration – Caring, Communication, Collaboration, and Competence.
• Physical Effort: Must meet physical demands to lift/push/pull patients and equipment; reasonable accommodations provided if needed.

Requirements:

• Licensure & Certification: National registration and state licensure or registration required
• Nevada Occupational Therapy license, and current AHA (or equivalent) BLS certification
• Certified Hand Therapist preferred.
• CPR certification
• Valid state driver's license

Why Join Us?

This role provides the opportunity to impact patient lives through dedicated care, collaboration with an expert team, and ongoing professional development within a supportive healthcare environment. The experience and relationship building will be a great advantage to your career goals. xhyhwjd

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