Hand Therapist

Hand Therapist

Team members are licensed or certified professional Occupational Therapists/Certified Hand Therapists who work within a specific team structure to offer outpatient upper extremity rehabilitation services. Team members are required to have comprehensive knowledge of the upper limb with function and activity. These services are offered to patients who have disorders and conditions associated primarily with orthopedic upper extremity problems, burns, and amputations. The occupational therapist/certified hand therapist will report to the rehabilitation clinic manager as part of the Ambulatory Rehabilitation Services structure.

The Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist works under the general supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation Services and under direct supervision of their clinic manager. The Rehab Team Member evaluates and treats patients in accordance with the laws and rules that govern the practice of their profession in the state of Ohio. Although team members report directly to the clinic manager, they are also responsible to each other, to those they supervise (students, rehab assistants and athletic trainers) and to other participants included in the patient care activities.

Each Rehab Team Member is first a part of a group effort to provide care within a continuous performance improvement environment, and secondly a distinct professional who provides specific contributions to the team approach. Team members must embrace a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach/environment as they will be working within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation clinic consisting of MSK and neurological Physical Therapists, Occupation Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, and Social Workers. Additionally, they must support the values of an academic medical center through participation in clinical education. Team members assess patients and establish together plans of care; provide a wide variety of treatment techniques; provide education and support to families; and facilitate continuing care planning. Team members evaluate quality of services and participate in outcomes management activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy. All occupational therapist/certified hand therapist team members must be licensed and/or certified with the respective profession and meet the educational and/or certification requirements established by their professions.

Minimum Education Required: Bachelor's Level Degree

Required Qualifications: All Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist team members must be licensed and/or certified with the respective profession and meet the educational and/or certification requirements established by their professions. All academic degrees must have been granted from an accredited institution. All licensed professionals must be cleared through the National Database of Practitioners. Two years of experience working in a medical setting is preferred for all professionals hired. Occupational Therapists hired after August 2010 must attain and maintain hand certification no later than 24 months after eligibility is met.

Location:

Ohio State Outpatient Care Dublin (1045)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.