Hand Therapist OT - Outpatient Rehab Specialist

North Texas Orthopedics & Spine Center; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

North Texas Orthopedics & Spine Center in Grapevine, TX seeks an Occupational Therapist to coordinate outpatient clinical functions and provide direct patient care, including evaluation, treatment, and education on adaptive equipment and devices.

The OT will document progress, help restore mobility, manage pain, obtain informed consent, and ensure PHI confidentiality in accordance with OHSA/HIPAA. Prior orthopedic clinic experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school.
• Current/valid state Occupational Therapist licensure.
• CHT certification is a plus.
• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of one year of related experience, preferably in an orthopedic clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
• Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and occupational therapy treatment required.
• Provide information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Help to restore physical function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent permanent disability.
• Obtain patients' informed consent to proposed interventions.
• Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.
• Test and measure patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.
• Discharge patient from occupational therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
• Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Maintain confidentiality of PHI in accordance with policies and laws, including OHSA and HIPAA.
• Perform job in accordance with all company safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school

Current/valid state Occupational Therapist licensure

CHT certification

Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association

Minimum of one (1) year of related experience, preferably in an orthopedic clinic setting

Job description

North Texas Orthopedics & Spine Center in Grapevine, TX seeks an Occupational Therapist to coordinate outpatient clinical functions and provide direct patient care, including evaluation, treatment, and education on adaptive equipment and devices.

The OT will document progress, help restore mobility, manage pain, obtain informed consent, and ensure PHI confidentiality in accordance with OHSA/HIPAA. Prior orthopedic clinic experience is preferred.