Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care ValleyCare seeks a licensed hand therapy clinician to evaluate and treat patients, document care, and collaborate with the care team. The role includes supervising support staff and fabricating hand splints.

Responsibilities include ergonomic assessments, functional capacity testing, and participating in departmental initiatives. Flexibility for varied locations is required; opportunity to contribute to patient-centered care within SHC-VC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy from an accredited USA university.
• Active PT or OT licensure in California or national certification.
• Certified Hand Therapist designation or 4 years of hand therapy experience with CHTs.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluation, interpret data, and set functional goals with timelines.
• Document treatments and communicate with the care team.
• Supervise PTA, PSM Aide, students and volunteers.
• Fabricate and adjust hand splints (carpometacarpal, cock-up, resting, dynamic).
• Conduct ergonomic evaluations and functional capacity tests.
• Participate in team/hospital meetings and educational activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Self-initiative

Medicare documentation

Hospital safety standards

Medical abbreviations knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy

Tools

PT/OT Licensure (CA)

Certified Hand Therapist

Job description

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.Day - 10 Hour (United States of America)Job SummaryPerforms direct patient care activities and maintenance/expansion of hand clinic programs. Assesses patients and establishes appropriate treatment plan according to diagnosis based upon professional standards. Provides appropriate treatment of patients using specific modalities and treatment techniques. Accurately documents treatments and care of patients and communicates with other team members. Participates in individual and department continuous improvement and education activities.Essential FunctionsPerforms and documents an initial evaluation, interprets data to identify problems, and determines functional limitations prior to interventionEstablishes functional, measurable goals with appropriate timelines, and includes the patient and/or caregiver in the goal settingEvaluates the effectiveness of treatment at various stages and makes adjustments to achieve maximum benefit or discharges when treatment no long neededEnsures patient education, proper fit and use for assistive devices as necessary.Supervises PTA, PSM Aide, students and volunteers as the clinical schedule dictatesFabricate and adjust static and dynamic splints, including but not limited to carpometacarpal, cock-up, resting, and flexion and extension dynamic splints.Assess post-surgical and post-traumatic injuries and implement treatment protocols.Perform ergonomic evaluations, write up findings, recommend appropriate equipment and do appropriate patient educationEstablish and perform work simulation activities and functional capacity evaluations.Participates in team and hospital wide meetings, committees and initiatives as assignedAssists with department finances with accurate daily billing practices, actively daily maintenance of patient care schedule.Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare – ValleyCare’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactionsJob QualificationsEducationBachelor’s Degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy from an accredited university in the USAExperience2+ years of experience as an OT or PT.Proven record of continuing education in related topics.PT or OT Licensure in State of California or National Certification in Occupational Therapy.Certified Hand Therapist designation or 4 years of experience working in Hand Therapy Clinic with Certified Hand Therapists.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesGood physical condition, which requires moderate lifting of equipment and patients.Ability to work flexible schedules and varying locations as assignedStrong verbal and written English communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of the hospital and departmentsStrong organizationStrong time management abilityProblem solver and critical thinker with the ability to anticipate possible issuesStrong computer skillsSelf-initiativeKnowledge of Medicare documentation standardsKnowledge of hospital safety, quality and joint commission standardsKnowledge of standard medical abbreviations for documentationPhysical Demand and Working ConditionsThe Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Equal Opportunity EmployerEqual Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare (SHC - VC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirementsEqual Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $49.45 - $65.93 per hourThe salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.