Job Description

Title : Occupational Therapist, CHT

Level : Mid-Level

Reports To : Manager/Director

Travel Required : Travel Not Required

Visa Support : No Visa Sponsorships Supported

Will this hire need to report to a specific location ? Yes, you must report to a particular area in person.

Signing Bonus : No

Relocation Package : Partial

Must-Haves :

• Certified Hand Therapy Certification
• Minimum of 2 years of OT experience
• State of Texas Licensed in OT

Job Description :

CHT is required for this position

A job opening for an Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist.

Partnering with renowned hand surgeons provides vast opportunities for professional development, including our American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) accredited hand fellowship.

Please note that applicants must currently hold certification in the relevant field, as we are not considering those awaiting certification.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education:

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited university-based occupational therapy program

Licenses and Certifications :

• A current license to practice occupational therapy from the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners is required.
• Current Certification in Basic Life Support.
• Advanced Education or clinical certification preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills :

• The position requires occasional/frequent lifting up to 75-100 pounds and carrying up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping, and squatting.
• Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and the ability to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary.
• The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers, and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors, and observe physical characteristics is essential to this position.

Principal Accountabilities :

• Assumes responsibility for the care of the patient. Performs complete, comprehensive evaluation of patients with a physician's referral. Accurately interprets evaluation findings. Completes a written plan of care, develops goals based on evaluation findings, and develops a comprehensive program to attain goals.
• Implements an occupational therapy treatment program and provides advanced occupational therapy treatments. Demonstrates competency in performing advanced occupational therapy skills. Assesses patients periodically to monitor progress towards treatment goals, and alters goals, plan, or program as indicated for assessment. Motivates and instructs the patient/caregiver using appropriate methods.
• Communicates effectively with staff, patients/caregivers, and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies.
• Manages time effectively.
• Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently.
• Supervises assistants and support staff in a professional, open environment and actively ensures safe and effective performance.
• Serves as a clinical resource, mentor, and clinical instructor to staff, students, hospitals, schools, and the community in general.
• Promote individual professional growth and development through professional organization participation, community service, advanced Education, specialty certification, research projects, and/or advisory board membership.
• Identifies the need for new departmental programs or revision of existing ones in response to the changing health environment. Conceptualizes, designs, and implements new or revised programs.
• Assists with departmental planning, including departmental strategic plans, budgets, goals, policies, procedures, standards of care, and marketing.
• Initiate and oversee department projects.
• Actively participate and significantly contribute to system/facility committees and task forces.
• Lead departmental committees and task forces.
• Demonstrates leadership skills by assisting the manager/director with daily operations, staffing, and needs as assigned by the manager/director.
• Develops and presents education/in-services/journal reviews to colleagues, peers, and the community.
• Presents relevant special topics in professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings, and meetings as delegated or requested by the faculty.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every community member by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Company's service standards by providing patients and colleagues safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences.
• Other duties as assigned.

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