Rehabilitation-Occupational Therapist (Cert Hand) - Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

Rehabilitation-Occupational Therapist (Cert Hand) - Part Time

SUMMARY:

Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of Occupational Therapy. Facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for activity performance or adaptation, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Graduate from accredited University of Occupational Therapy Program.

License Required:

• Licensed and registered with the State of Nevada and NBCOT.

Certificate Required:

• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) designation

Minimum Work Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation.
• Proficiency in fabricating custom orthotics and splints.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' hand and upper extremity function.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on initial assessments and ongoing evaluations.
• Utilize therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities to improve range of motion, strength, and functionality.
• Educate patients and their families on injury prevention, home exercise programs, and post-treatment care.
• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Fabricate and fit custom orthotics and splints to support healing and functional improvement.
• Conduct pre-surgical education and postoperative rehabilitation for patients undergoing hand surgery.

Delegate/Flexibility

• Demonstrates the ability to delegate parts of treatment programs to the rehab technicians when available.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling according to the needs of the department and patient load.

Patient Activity Program

• Responsible for supervision and management of the Swing Bed Rehabilitation activity program if acute occupational therapy staff is unavailable

Documentation

• Maintains appropriate documentation of initial evaluations, daily treatment, progress notes and outcomes assessments

Education

• Participate in continuing education and professional development to maintain certification and stay current with industry advancements.
• Provide mentorship and training to other therapists and healthcare students in the field of hand therapy.

BENEFITS: If you are scheduled to work part-time at least 24 hours per week and full-time at least 30 hours per week, you are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.  

• NO STATE INCOME TAX
• Hometown Health Medical, EyeMed Vision, Guardian Dental and Flexible Spending Account.
• Vanguard 401(k) with match.
• Employer paid Care Flight Membership for your household (full-time employees) (A Division of REMSA).
• Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Unum Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term & Long Term Disability).
• Earned Time Off, Sick Leave and Paid Holidays.
• Nevada 529 College Fund.
• Unum Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer paid Credit monitoring and Identity Theft Program through CyberScout.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Clinical Ladder* & HRSA Loan Repayment Program* (*for qualifying positions).
• Priority Childcare Enrollment with the Boys and Girls Club of Western NV for ages 9 months+.
• Paid Volunteer Hours for staff to help in the community.
• and More...

CARSON VALLEY HEALTH IS PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A FINALIST IN THE

"BEST PLACES TO WORK" - NORTHERN NEVADA, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 & 2026!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO OUR TEAM!!

3- 8 hour days- TBD based on need