Certified Hand Therapist — Orthopedic Rehab Specialist

Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital; Oakview (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoNebraska is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to provide comprehensive rehab services to patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries and injuries. You will work with the medical team to develop individualized treatments, aiming to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function, with a smooth transition to outpatient or home care.

40 hours weekly with a variable schedule, Mon-Fri 7a-6p. Requires OT program graduate, Nebraska or Iowa PT license, and BLS within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved program for occupational therapy - required.
• Fully licensed to practice physical therapy in Nebraska and/or Iowa - required. BLS within 60 days of hire.
• Any Orthopedic experience as an Occupational Therapist required. Any Orthopedic experience in an inpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality clinical care and customer service.
• Establish goals and treatment plans in collaboration with the patient, family members and healthcare team.
• Provide treatment services to restore, maintain or improve patient functions.
• Promote and advance the hospital's vision to be the BEST through department initiatives and community outreach.
• Develop and enhance the vision of the department with an emphasis on growth and program development.
• Promote collaboration with referring physicians.
• Offer clinical instruction to occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students.
• Must be able and willing to collaborate with others as demonstrated by good listening skills, honest and respectful communication, and engaging in the process of reaching consensus when making decisions.
• Responsible for all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Instruct & Collaborate

Team Orientation

Multi-tasking

Patient Education

Interdepartmental Collaboration

Education

Graduate of an approved OT program

Job description

OrthoNebraska is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to provide comprehensive rehab services to patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries and injuries. You will work with the medical team to develop individualized treatments, aiming to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function, with a smooth transition to outpatient or home care.

40 hours weekly with a variable schedule, Mon-Fri 7a-6p. Requires OT program graduate, Nebraska or Iowa PT license, and BLS within 60 days.