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Hand Therapist - Flexi - Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic
$85k-101k (estimate)
Full Time | Ambulatory Healthcare Services
2 Days Ago
UAB Medicine is Hiring a Hand Therapist - Flexi - Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic Near Birmingham, AL
Position DescriptionWork Schedule, Flexi/Irregular
Work Location: Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic, UAB Hospital Highlands
Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
Under general/direct supervision and according to UAHSF established policies and procedures, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities for specific age and patient population of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
Position RequirementsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required: Graduate from an American Occupational Therapy accredited academic program. Successful completion of the AOTA Registration Examination. Previous responsible work experience in clinical area of expertise; documented in fieldwork appraisals. Minimum of one year experience in hand therapy required or completion of a three (3) month internship at UAB Medicine’s Hand Therapy clinic.
Preferred: Five years of clinical upper extremity experience.
License, Certification And/Or RegistrationRequired: Current AOTA registration. Current ALOTA license. Current CPR certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
Preferred: CHT or actively working on obtaining certification.
TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.
UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
Work Location: Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic, UAB Hospital Highlands
Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
Under general/direct supervision and according to UAHSF established policies and procedures, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities for specific age and patient population of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
Position RequirementsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required: Graduate from an American Occupational Therapy accredited academic program. Successful completion of the AOTA Registration Examination. Previous responsible work experience in clinical area of expertise; documented in fieldwork appraisals. Minimum of one year experience in hand therapy required or completion of a three (3) month internship at UAB Medicine’s Hand Therapy clinic.
Preferred: Five years of clinical upper extremity experience.
License, Certification And/Or RegistrationRequired: Current AOTA registration. Current ALOTA license. Current CPR certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
Preferred: CHT or actively working on obtaining certification.
TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.
UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
SALARY
$85k-101k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/26/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/20/2024
WEBSITE
uabmedicine.org
HEADQUARTERS
BIRMINGHAM, AL
SIZE
3,000 - 7,500
FOUNDED
1945
TYPE
Private
CEO
MELANIE HALLMAN
REVENUE
$500M - $1B
INDUSTRY
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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UAB Medicine owns and operates a network of hospitals that provides inpatient and outpatient healthcare services.
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