OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST- HAND THERAPY FULL TIME

Job Description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Department: Rehabilitation

Summary

This position is responsible for providing Hand Therapy services to patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients through implementation of an established plan of care

Supervise supportive personnel (i.e. Front Desk, Rehab Aide, students, etc.)

Provide timely and accurate documentation to support plan of care and billing codes

Follow the guidelines of the Ohio OTPTAT Board and APTA in their Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics

Maintain equipment and treatment area in a neat, clean and orderly fashion for patient safety

Perform on the job training of clinical staff, students and volunteers

Occasional driving between OrthoNeuro facilities and other business-related sites and/or events

Other duties as assigned

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations

Valid Ohio Occupational Therapy license

CPR license

Management Responsibilities

Has the authority to direct subordinate's daily work activities. Does not have the authority to undertake or recommend the following: hiring, firing, performance reviews or corrective action.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree required; varies based upon graduation date

3 years of experience preferred

Must have Hand Therapy experience

Written and Oral Communication

Frequently communicates complex information and interacts with management. May train, counsel and monitor others' performance. Can present, resolve conflicts and address delicate situations. Can motivate and persuade others.

Knowledge

Broad and comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices with ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.

Collaboration/Service Orientation

Has frequent contact with others outside of workgroup, both inside and outside the organization. Results have major implications on the management and operations of an area within a department.

Decision Making

Decisions may affect a work unit or area within a department. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department.

Problem Solving

Problems are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills, general precedents and practices.

Independence of Action

Work progress is monitored by manager. Follows precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by manager who is available to resolve problems.

Fiscal Responsibility

None

Full-time