Occupational Hand Therapist (Part Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children’s Health System; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their team. This role involves evaluating and implementing care plans for children with various upper extremity injuries, ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines. The ideal candidate will maintain documentation, participate in interdisciplinary meetings, and communicate effectively with patients and caregivers. This part-time position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young patients. If you are passionate about pediatric care and have a background in occupational therapy, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Florida OT license or Provisional OT license required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement care plans for children with upper extremity injuries.
• Maintain documentation and productivity standards as per departmental guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with patients and caregivers regarding treatment progress.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Orthopedic Knowledge

Confidentiality Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Masters or Doctoral degree (preferred)

Tools

BLS Certification

HIPAA Regulations Knowledge

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the evaluation, re-evaluation, development, and implementation of a plan of care in accordance with the preferred practice standards/clinical guidelines for children with a variety of simple to complex upper extremity injuries resulting from trauma, disease, congenital or acquired deformities.

Job Specific Duties

• Participates in interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary meetings and other related meetings that pertain to the care of specific patients.
• Maintains and documents productivity standards set by leaders.
• Records daily patient documentation, statistics, and charges accurately and in a timely manner as determined by meeting departmental standards.
• Ensures documentation reflects evidence based practices.
• Accountable to improve access to care for the patients we serve.
• Conducts and interprets evaluations based on patient's medical concerns, developmental age, diagnosis, and prognosis. Provides recommendations based on findings.
• Maintains active and supportive communication with the patient, caregiver(s), and others regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
• Develops a plan of care outlining area of deficit, activity restrictions, context and assistance needed, and ensures functional, realistic, and measurable treatment goals and/or status of ongoing goals.
• Recommends and provides treatments based upon medical, clinical, functional, and observational findings.
• Initiates, documents, and prepares the patient/family for discharge at the time of the evaluation based on maximum potential or when benefit of therapy is reached.
• Follows TRAAC and initiates, documents & prepares the patient/family for discharge at the time of the evaluation based on maximum potential and/or when benefit of therapy is reached.
• Provides proof of at least 1 in-service specific to evidenced-based practices/literature review.
• Provides proof of at least 1 peer review (case study presentation) incorporating evidenced-based practices into their treatment plan.
• Maintains ongoing CEUs to maintain professional licensure and clinical excellence.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Florida Professional Occupational Therapist license or Provisional OT license required.
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• Finger printing background and Good Moral Character Affidavit must be initiated within 15 days of hire date and finalized within 90 days of hire date.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Masters or Doctoral degree preferred.
• Experience working with orthopedic hand and upper extremity conditions.
• Certified Hand Therapist preferred or currently working towards hand therapy certification.
• Membership with AOTA, FOTA, or ASHT preferred.
• Serves as a clinical instructor for students assigned by CCCE after 2 years of clinical experience.
• Ability to appropriately interact with patients, parents/guardians, and healthcare professionals in all work-related situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Analytical ability necessary to evaluate patient condition, to interpret, analyze data, assess patient progress, and determine appropriate follow-up.
• Current in practice standards/clinical guidelines for evaluation, diagnosis, treatment of a variety of simple to complex upper extremity injuries.
• Knowledge of basic orthotic fabrication.
• Knowledge of childhood development.
• Knowledge of Kinesiology and biomechanics relative to the shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand.
• Knowledge of principles of tissue/wound healing.
• Knowledge of surface anatomy of the shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand.

Job: Rehab/Therapy

Department: PALM BEACH GARDENS OP CTR-OT-2100-571727

Job Status: Part Time with Benefits