What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hand Therapist position at University Orthopedics?
Job Title: Hand Therapist
Reports to: Director of Hand Therapy
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
University Orthopedics Hand Therapy is seeking a full time dynamic, motivated occupational therapist to join our hand therapy team. Serving residents of RI and southeastern MA, our therapists provide hand and upper extremity rehabilitation to a wide variety of diagnoses including trauma and post-surgical patients. This is a full-time, salaried position with competitive compensation and generous benefits.
Essential Job Functions:
- Evaluate patients’ conditions and develop appropriate plans of care
- Knowledge of appropriate exercises, healing time frames & manual treatment techniques
- Provide therapeutic interventions that facilitate improvements in range of motion, pain and function, thereby assisting with return to functional independence
- Orthotic fabrication skills required
- Strong communication skills to promote interactions with the entire care team
- Professional documentation in electronic health records in accordance with compliance regulations
- Perform patient and family education on home exercise, safety, self-care, orthotics, etc., and provide appropriate written materials
- Maintain patient’s confidence and adheres to HIPAA mandates
- Additional duties as assigned by the Manager to meet department needs
Requirements:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school for Occupational Therapy.
- Experience in the treatment of complex hand and arm injuries, repetitive use injuries, management of arthritic conditions, post op management and wound care
- Orthotic fabrication experience REQUIRED
- CHT recommended, or individual with strong hand experience and working towards their CHT
- Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary.