PRN Occupational Therapist/ Hand Therapist

Orthopedic Centers of Colorado; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist/ Hand Therapist to deliver quality therapy services for outpatients. The role involves performing evaluations, providing treatment, and collaborating with a supportive team. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a passion for patient care in a clinical environment.

Benefits

Internal training

Continuing education options

1:1 patient care

Scheduled documentation time

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved Occupational Therapy program.
• Current NBCOT registration and state licensure from Colorado DORA.
• Strong communication skills and ability to use a computer for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality hand therapy services according to patient care plans.
• Perform initial exams, document treatment, and adjust as necessary.
• Instruct patients and families on ongoing treatment procedures.

Skills

Communication

Manual therapy

Therapeutic exercises

Wound care

Orthotic fabrication

Education

Graduate from an approved Occupational Therapy program

Current NBCOT registration

State licensure from Colorado DORA

Current BLS certification

Job description

PRN Occupational Therapist/ Hand Therapist

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist Position Overview: Under the direction of the Therapy Manager, the Hand Therapist is responsible for delivering quality hand therapy services in accordance with the patient’s plan of care for outpatients with hand therapy needs.

Essential Functions:

• Perform and document initial exams, evaluate data, identify problems, and determine therapy diagnosis. Review physician's referral and patient's medical records.
• Provide information on adaptive equipment and support programs. Help restore physical function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and enhance performance of activities.
• Obtain informed consent from patients for interventions.
• Perform manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, patient education, orthotic fabrication, and wound care services.
• Set and document goals, progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Evaluate treatment effects, adjust treatments for maximum benefit.
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or electronically.
• Discharge patients upon goal attainment and coordinate follow-up care or referrals.
• Instruct patients and families on ongoing treatment procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of PHI per policies and laws (OHSA, HIPAA).
• Follow all safety practices.
• Collaborate as a team player with a can-do attitude.
• Manage a full case load, including complex post-operative patients.
• Proficient in hand, wrist, shoulder, and elbow anatomy.
• Skilled in orthotic fabrication, manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, wound care, and modalities for the upper extremity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary & Benefits

$35-50 per hour. Benefits include internal training, Monday–Friday schedule, close collaboration with surgeons, a supportive team environment, continuing education options, 1:1 patient care, therapy aides, and scheduled documentation time.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate from an approved Occupational Therapy program.
• Current NBCOT registration.
• State licensure from Colorado DORA.
• Current BLS certification within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to use a computer for documentation.
• Strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CHT certification.
• 3+ years hand therapy experience.
• Experience with EMR systems.

Working Conditions

• Typical clinical environment.
• Exposure to communicable diseases.
• Frequent standing, typing, and reading.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Additional Details

Seniority level: Entry level.

Employment type: Contract.

Job function: Healthcare Provider.

Industries: Medical Practices.