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Department:Ambulatory Services | Sports Medicine Physical Therapy Dublin
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.
Additional Information
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.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
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Department:Ambulatory Services | Sports Medicine Physical Therapy Dublin
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.
Additional Information
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.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.