OT - Certified Hand Therapist

Description

Essential Functions :

Uses appropriate critical thinking and judgment in the provision of care. Performs all aspects of treatment based on accepted national, departmental and evidence-based standards.

Provides treatment that meets or exceeds departmental outcome standards.

• Documents in a timely, accurate manner which supports medical necessity in accordance with department standards.
• Submits required paperwork for billing, accurate charges and authorizations. Demonstrates appropriate use of time management according to departmental productivity standards.
• Demonstrates initiative in individual professional development. Completes all education required by the Monument Health system and for licensure / certification in a timely manner.

Actively promotes the profession within Monument Health and to the outside community.

• Provides supervision according to state, federal and professional association standards.
• Incorporates and educates patient, family and caregivers in treatment, goal setting and discharge planning as appropriate.
• Complies with all regulatory requirements as it pertains to insurance, accrediting bodies, national and state regulatory agencies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required :

Education - Bachelors : Occupational Therapy

Certification - Occupational Therapist (OT) - South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners

Preferred :

Education - Masters : Occupational Therapy

Physical Requirements :

Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and / or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and / or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and / or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects.

Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours.

Job Category

Rehabilitation

Job Family

Occupational Therapy

Department

MHOSH Occupational Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Shift

Employee Type

Regular

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