What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy - Outpatient Hand Therapy position at CommonSpirit Health?
Overview
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Responsibilities
"We are seeking an experienced certified hand therapist to join our hand therapy team at our Seattle location.
In this role, you will work in a fast paced, outpatient hand clinic alongside hand surgeons, hand PA-Cs, and CHTs. You will see a variety of upper extremity conditions including post surgical and acute injuries. Diagnoses commonly seen include fractures, Dupuytren's, flexor and extensor tendon repairs, biceps repairs, CTR, cubital tunnel and other nerve injuries, arthritis, ligament injuries, mallet/boutonniere injuries, and open wounds. You will provide individualized services to patients to improve occupational performance and functional outcomes. Candidates must have good splinting skills and manual therapy techniques."
"We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work."
Qualifications
We Require
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy with 6 month clinical internship
Washington State Occupational Therpay License
CPR Certification
Additional knowledge and skill requirements: working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, wound healing, and disease progression; an understanding of the base components, both physical and cognitive, of ADLs (assisted daily living) and levels of ADL independence; the ability to customize, adapt, and graduate to a home or work site environment or to adapt to a given treatment plan and equipment; and excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the nation, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
