Local Contract Occupational Therapist

Medasource is seeking a local contract Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Occupational Therapist

Discipline: Therapy

Duration: 52 weeks

40 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours

Employment Type: Local Contract

Occupational Hand Therapist

Location: Montgomery, OH

Client: OrthoAlliance

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 52 weeks

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position: A hand therapist with an occupational therapist license or a physical therapist license who specializes in treating individuals with conditions affecting the hands and upper extremity. A qualified hand therapist can evaluate and treat any problem related to the upper extremity.

Essential Job Functions:

Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with hand and upper extremity conditions to determine their needs, limitations, and goals.

Treatment Planning: Develop customized treatment plans based on individual patient assessments, medical history, and the nature of the injury or condition.

Orthotic Fabrication: Design and create custom orthotic devices, such as splints or braces, to support and protect injured or surgically repaired hands and arms.

Therapeutic Interventions: Administer a wide range of therapeutic techniques, including manual therapy, exercises, and modalities like ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and heat/cold therapy.

Scar Management: Address scar tissue issues through manual techniques, scar massage, and other therapeutic interventions to improve scar mobility and appearance.

Wound Care: Provide wound care for patients with hand injuries or post-operative wounds to promote healing and prevent infection.

Pain Management: Develop pain management strategies, which may include modalities and techniques to alleviate pain and discomfort.

Range of Motion Restoration: Work to restore and improve joint mobility, muscle strength, and range of motion in the hand and upper extremity.

Functional Training: Implement exercises and activities that focus on restoring functional hand and arm abilities, such as grasping, gripping, and fine motor skills.

Edema Control: Employ techniques to manage and reduce swelling (edema) in the hand and upper extremity.

Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about their conditions, treatment plans, and home exercise programs to promote recovery and prevent.

Licensing/Certification

Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy License

Certified Hand therapist (CHT)--preferred

Skills:

Experience with Hand Therapy

Customer Service

Communication

Creative Problem Solving

Medasource Job ID #JO-.

About Medasource

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