Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST POSITION OVERVIEW :

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

Open to candidates for all 3 of our Cornerstone locations which are located in Wheat Ridge, Superior and Westminster.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ESSENTIAL FUNCTION :

• Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a therapy diagnosis prior to intervention. Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and occupational therapy treatment required.
• Provide information regarding appropriate selection / use of adaptive equipment and support programs. Help to restore physical function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and improve performance of functional activities.
• Obtain patients' informed consent to proposed interventions.
• Perform manual therapy, direct therapeutic exercises and activities. Provide patient education, neuromuscular education, orthotic fabrication, and wound care services.
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer. Test and measure patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.
• Discharge patient from occupational therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
• Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Maintain confidentiality of Personal Health Information (PHI) in accordance with company Policies and State and Federal laws, including OHSA and HIPAA regulations.
• Perform job in accordance with all company safety practices.
• Collaborative, self-directed team player with a can-do attitude
• Able to carry a full-case load with complex post-operative patients.
• Proficient in the understanding of the anatomical structure of hand, wrist, shoulder and elbow
• Skilled in Orthotic fabrication (thermoplastic, delta, quickcast), manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, wound care and modalities for the Upper Extremity including shoulder
• Other duties as assigned.

SALARY & BENEFITS : $35-50 Per hour

Requirements :

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS :

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

PRN Position :

We are seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) (or a licensed OT / PT with strong hand therapy experience) to provide maternity leave coverage , with the potential for continued PRN and vacation relief work following the assignment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled clinician looking for flexibility and the chance to work in a supportive, high-performing team.