Occupational Therapist/ Certified Hand Therapist with Sierra Pacific Orthopedics

Physicians Rehab Solution; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision options

Life Insurance

Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Automatic 401(k) contributions

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Orthopedics in Fresno, CA seeks a Full-Time Licensed CHT/OT to join our physicians office. The role provides skilled occupational therapy for hand and upper-extremity patients, with direct access to physician notes and a collaborative team.

You will evaluate and treat, develop plans, document outcomes, and work with orthopedic physicians to advance patient progress. Requires CA OT license and outpatient hand rehab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current, unencumbered California license to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• Required outpatient hand and upper extremity rehabilitation experience.
• Open to active/pending state board licensures and those sitting for board exam in next six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled occupational therapy evaluation and treatment for patients with hand, wrist, elbow, and upper extremity conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, diagnoses, functional limitations, and established goals.
• Utilize evidence-based interventions and techniques to maximize function and promote return to daily activities and work.
• Collaborate with orthopedic physicians and other health‑care team members to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment, home exercise programs, and injury prevention.

Skills

Hand therapy

Upper extremity rehab

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Sierra Pacific Orthopedics ("SPOC") is seeking a Full-Time Licensed CHT/OT to serve in our Fresno, CA Physicians office.

SPOC has had the opportunity to work seamlessly with the best orthopedic physicians in the valley for the past 22 years, and we continue to achieve great outcomes with our patients. We know what you have heard about SPOC, but have you actually seen how our therapists and physicians collaborate and work together to get our patients better? We invite you to come "see it to believe it" and experience how we achieve such great outcomes with our patients.

Our experienced therapy team brings together decades of clinical expertise and a strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care. The average tenure for our therapists is over 11 years, with some therapists having been with us for more than 20 years. Being part of the premier orthopedic group in the valley, our therapy department wouldn’t still be here after 22 years if we weren’t highly efficient and effective in progressing our patients!

Do you want to work in a secure workplace with consistent patient volume, direct access to physician visit notes and operative reports, therapist longevity, and an exceptional team culture? What are you waiting for? Come check us out now and join an incredible family of clinicians and doctors!

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Life Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Automatic 401(k) contributions

COMPENSATION

$40.00 to $65.00/hr - based on experience in outpatient hand and upper extremity rehabilitation.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide efficient, quality-oriented occupational therapy patient care through individualized evaluation and treatment programs, including assessment, treatment planning, implementation, therapeutic exercise and activities, patient education, home exercise programs, and communication to maximize the patient's progress toward achieving functional goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Provide skilled occupational therapy evaluation and treatment for patients with hand, wrist, elbow, and upper extremity conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, diagnoses, functional limitations, and established goals.
• Utilize evidence-based interventions and therapeutic techniques to maximize patient function and promote return to daily activities, work, and other meaningful occupations.
• Collaborate effectively with orthopedic physicians and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Identify learning needs and educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment, home exercise programs, and injury prevention.
• Ability to project a professional image.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals.
• Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions.
• Additional qualifications and skills as outlined in the full job description.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy as evidenced by college diploma.
• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the state of California.
• Required outpatient hand and upper extremity rehabilitation experience.
• Open to active/pending state board licensures and those sitting for their board exam in the next six months.

This position requires a background check upon acceptance.

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