Hand Therapist

Altru Health; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

PTO

Job summary

Altru Health in Grand Forks, ND is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in compliance with licensure standards. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to develop patient goals and discharge plans, educating patients and families on treatment procedures and home programs.

The role also involves supervising OTA and ensuring accurate documentation. Required: North Dakota OT license (or start within period), NBCOT certification (or eligible within 6 months), and

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Current state license to practice Occupational Therapy in North Dakota or ability to obtain it.
• Certification: NBCOT or be eligible for NBCOT within 6 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients per their diagnosis, symptoms, and physician orders.
• Orient patients and families to therapy evaluation procedures.
• Educate patients and families on treatment procedures, devices, home programs, and health topics.
• Coordinate treatment schedules with interdisciplinary teams and monitor outcomes.
• Provide supervision to OTA in accordance with state licensure and delivery standards.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

English proficiency

Clinical documentation

Job description

Location

Altru Performance Center 1375 S. Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range

$33.80 - $50.69

Summary

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in compliance with licensure standards. The Occupational Therapist works with an interdisciplinary team contributing to patient goal development, care planning and identifying barriers to discharge. The therapist provides patient centered care and ensures to educate the patient/family on treatment procedures, assistive devices, home programs and other topics related to their health and well-being.

Essential Job Functions

Selects and performs evaluation and treatment methods which correlates to the age of the patient, the patient's diagnosis, symptoms and physician orders and documents per chart and review standards.

Orients patients, family and/or other appropriate parties to the purpose and procedures of the therapy evaluation and treatment.

Provides appropriate patient education, family teaching and support which relates to the needs of the patient and family.

Coordinates treatment schedules with disciplines using appropriate scheduling procedures.

Monitors program effectiveness and outcomes, initiating programs and development of new programs.

Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.

Obtains and documents appropriately all required and pertinent patient information, including precautions, orders, and initial plan of care.

Participates with inter-disciplinary team in the development and accurate documentation of a discharge plan.

Identifies significant changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate actions, as evidenced in reporting, staffing consultations and documentation.

Provides clinical supervision to OTA in a collaborative manner following state licensure and care delivery standards.

Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certification

Occupational Therapist | North Dakota State Board of Occupational Therapy | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) | National Board Cert. Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) | Within 6 months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources

Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Drivers License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 2 Months of Start Date | Learning Management System

Notes: Can begin work with ND Limited Permit with documented Supervision.

Work Experience:

• Preferred: A minimum of 1 year Related Experience

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

This position may be eligible for visa sponsorship and candidates requiring sponsorship are welcome to apply.

Physical Demands :

• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Frequently (34-66%)
• Twist: Frequently (34-66%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.

Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.

Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.

Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Frequent Driver

Reference ID:

R7725

Making a real difference.

For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community - including friends, family, and neighbors - we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another. At Altru, you'll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You'll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)