What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist position at HealthWorks?
Overview
Title: Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist
Location: HealthWorks Rehab & Fitness- Morgantown WV
Status: Per diem / PRN / As Needed
HealthWorks in Morgantown, WV is seeking a per diem or PRN occupational therapist to treat upper extremity patients, to work in conjunction with our current certified hand therapist (CHT). This is a per diem position with current Monday, Tuesday and Friday hours.
This is an upper extremity caseload for a hand therapy experienced OT consisting of hand, elbow and shoulder injuries. An ideal OT has previous upper extremity experience comfortable solo in an outpatient center.
We need a dependable and flexible clinician able to cover at our Maple Drive location and look to expand hand therapy in satellite centers as our referrals grow. CHT is a PLUS but not required to be considered. Level II Fieldwork in hands is a minimum.
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday and Fridays to start
Benefits and Incentives PRN and per diem clinicians will have access to our in-person and online CEU accrediting courses.
If you perform more than 1,000 hours in a calendar year, 401(k) with company match is available.
For additional details contact our regional recruiter Shanel and apply TODAY!
Shanel Green
Sr. Regional Recruiter- Outpatient Division
NovaCare Rehabilitation
610-223-5944 Cell
ssgreen@selectmedical.com
Responsibilities
- Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
- Build Relationships: Enhance, develop and expand relationships with referral sources and maintain a positive level of interaction with centers and patients.
- Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
- High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise.
- Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.
- Leadership: Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.
- Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and demonstrate completion of patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements in an appropriate and timely manner.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy
- State Occupational Therapist license (or license eligible)
- CPR certification
- Valid state driver’s license
Additional Data
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