Certified Hand Therapist

Orthopedic ONE; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Columbus, Ohio, is looking for a Full-Time Occupational or Physical Therapist to specialize in upper limb rehabilitation. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Occupational or Physical Therapy and a Hand Therapy Certification. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating upper extremity conditions, developing patient education programs, and ensuring quality patient care through effective teamwork. Join us for a rewarding experience in a dynamic clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational or Physical Therapy is required.
• Hand Therapy Certification required along with related experience.
• Master’s degree preferred for additional expertise.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat upper extremity conditions thoroughly.
• Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Develop and update patient education and rehabilitation programs.
• Maintain documentation and prepare reports to ensure quality of care.
• Collaborate with team members and manage clinic schedules effectively.

Skills

Assessment skills

Therapeutic intervention

Patient education

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Hand Therapy Certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing specialized skills in assessment, planning and treatment to prevent dysfunction, restore function and/or reverse the progression of pathology of the upper limbs. Excellent clinical judgment and therapeutic interventions will be utilized to treat surgical and non-surgical conditions. Rehabilitation will be inclusive of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder girdle, cervical area and how these areas effect the entire upper quarter.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Treatment

• Evaluates, and re-evaluates, upper extremity diagnoses thoroughly identifying impairments, functional limitations and disabilities. Obtains and reviews medical, psychosocial, vocational, and avocational history along with other factors that may affect the rehabilitation process. Understands and follows precautions of each case. Determines prognosis and plan of care in collaboration with the patient and referring physician within the guideline of third party payers.
• Implements therapeutic interventions utilizing evidence-based practice; interpreting and applying clinical research/outcomes studies as well as collaboration with other therapists, physicians and mid-level providers to ensure proper progression occurs to provide the highest quality of care and best outcomes for patient.
• Develops, and regularly updates, patient education and home programs to maximize patient understanding of their diagnosis, expected outcomes, and fully engage them in their rehabilitation process. Partnering and aligning decisions with patient needs, wants, and preferences.
• Efficient and effective fabrication of orthoses. Follows proper principles for the patient fit, design, precautions and appropriate for conservative/surgical conditions.
• Takes and active role in managing schedule to ensure capacity requirements of the department are met. Consistent implementation of teamwork to ensure not only capacity but flow of the clinic is maintained.

Records and Reports

• Prepares documentation and reports, assuring confidentiality of all records:
• Evaluation including thorough assessment with functional and measurable goals
• Daily and Progress reports to include progression of treatment and clinical reasoning for need of skilled care
• All documentation to be completed and provided to physician/agencies within department time frame
• Completion of peer reviews/chart audits with written feedback
• Special reports as requested by the Director and/or Manager

Professional Status and Public Relations

• Maintains current professional knowledge of techniques and trends in the field through consistent communications with peers, physicians/mid-levels as well as independent study.
• Attends conventions, meetings, or special courses whenever possible and shares gained information with the department/facility personnel.
• Prepares and presents educational presentations to department and community groups as requested.
• Maintains positive public relationships with hand team, patients, and community.

Teamwork

• Willingly provides coverage, volunteers assistance, and maintains workflows within department as needed without direct instruction/supervision.
• Works cooperatively and refrains from participating in negative conversations.
• Shares knowledge and insights with co-workers in a constructive manner.
• Works to solve problems and address conflicts with appropriate person directly before involving leadership or uninvolved peers.
• Is considerate of others in the work environment with regard to taking breaks or meal periods, use of computer and phone, noise level in the department, etc.

Policies and Procedures

• Knows and complies with policies and procedures as enumerated in the Orthopedic One Employee Handbook and policies and procedures documents.
• Provides assistance and support to leadership in implementing policies and procedures as necessary.
• Actively participates in training, and conducting day to day work activity by adhering to all policies and procedures as enumerated in compliance and risk management programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education, Experience, Certification and Licensure Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy required; Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy preferred. Hand Therapy Certification required and experience commensurate with the certification.

Location

Orthopedic One

Hand Therapy Schedule

Regular Full Time, Day Shift