Outpatient Occupational Therapist, Kleinert Kutz Hand Care, PRN

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Kleinert Kutz seeks a PRN Occupational Therapist to join our outpatient therapy team at JHHS - Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. The candidate will evaluate and treat patients referred to the facility, developing and implementing tailored treatment plans with emphasis on upper-extremity conditions.

The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, discharge planning, and contributing to departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree in OT.
• OT Certification and valid state license to practice in Kentucky and Indiana.
• Preferred: Certified Hand Therapist or significant hand experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and develop an appropriate treatment plan with measurable goals and time frames.
• Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries based on identified and attained goals.
• Ensure that other treating medical professionals have the necessary information to appropriately evaluate the patient.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree in OT

Job description

Primary Location:

JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMC

Address:

200 Abraham Flexner WayLouisville, KY 40202

Shift:

Rotating (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

The Occupational Therapist I (Outpatient) is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients referred to the facility. This includes patient evaluation, development and implementation of an appropriate treatment plan, delivery of treatment services, and comprehensive discharge planning. The therapist functions as an effective team member and contributes to the development and achievement of department and organizational goals and objectives.

Job Description:

Kleinert Kutz is currently seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to join our therapy department. The ideal candidate is experienced and passionate about delivering quality care to patients with conditions or injury to the upper extremity. Experience with advanced treatment and orthotic fabrication in hand setting preferred.

• Assess each patient and develop an appropriate treatment plan with measurable goals and time frames

• Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries based on identified and attained goals

• Ensure that other treating medical professionals have the necessary information to appropriately evaluate the patient

Additional Job Description:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited occupational therapy curriculum

• Certification in Occupational Therapy and valid state license to practice in Kentucky and Indiana

• Prefered qualification Certified Hand Therapist, or someone who has significant hand experience