Hand Therapist 1- UE

University of Rochester; Town of Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Hand Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with upper extremity disabilities. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy and offers a competitive compensation range. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Evaluates patients' functional upper extremity abilities.
• Selects and adapts therapy procedures under physician's orders.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient’s functional upper extremity abilities and disabilities.
• Plans patient treatment programs related to upper extremity diagnoses.
• Instructs patients and family in equipment usage.

Skills

Basic foundational knowledge of Physical or Occupational Therapy Practice

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy

Master's degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy

Job description

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Job Location (Full Address):

10 Miracle Mile Dr, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623

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Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

500271 Hand Rehabilitation

Work Shift

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range

UR URCB 213

Compensation Range

$69,326.00 - $90,124.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

GENERAL PURPOSE

Evaluates the patients' functional upper extremity abilities and disabilities. Aids patients to correct and/or adjust to upper extremity disabilities by selecting, adapting and using appropriate physical/occupational therapy procedures, following physician's orders, or operating independently under New York State direct access statute.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates patient's functional upper extremity abilities and disabilities by tests, observations and information provided by family members, physician, nursing staff and others.
• Plans a program of patient treatment related to upper extremity diagnoses, prognosis, emotional needs or problems, patient’s environment, etc., working from physician’s order.
• Instructs and counsel patients and family in the use of equipment and techniques.
• Evaluates home facilities and suggests need adaptations and resources in preparation for patient discharge.
• Recommends, obtains and instructs on the use of adaptive and assistive devices.
• Ensures appropriate safety practices and maintenance of equipment.
• Determines types and frequencies of therapies.
• Provides treatments using a variety of procedures and therapies.
• Recommends modifications of program as needed to physician.
• Maintains required patient and department records.
  
  

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy and completed relevant clinical education required
• Master's degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Basic foundational knowledge of Physical or Occupational Therapy Practice required
  
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• PT - Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist in New York State upon hire required
• CHT - Certified Hand Therapist upon hire preferred
  
  

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