Occupational Therapist (Hand Therapy)
Upper Valley Medical Center
Occupational Therapist (Hand Therapist)
- Full-Time: 40 hours per week | No weekends
- Flexible Options for 10-hour days
Competitive pay offered! Relocation available if needed
1-on-1, 45 minute follow up appointments; 1-Hour initial assessments
Overview:
Join Upper Valley Medical Center as an Occupational Therapist (Hand Therapist) where you'll play a pivotal role on our interdisciplinary patient care teams.
This position involves evaluating patient needs, creating and implementing care plans in collaboration with patients, and employing a variety of treatment techniques.
You will also provide patient and family education, facilitate care planning, and contribute to the department’s overall effectiveness through excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate, treat, document, and discharge patients following service guidelines.
- Engage in patient care management with other team members.
- Accurately bill for services and supplies by matching documentation with service charges.
- Oversee Occupational Therapy Assistants and provide guidance.
- Educate patients and families about treatment and care.
- Participate in performance improvement activities and manage caseload according to department standards.
- Strive to ensure a positive experience for all patients and engage in efforts to improve satisfaction.
- Complete all required hospital/department competencies and testing as part of daily performance.
Qualifications:
Education: Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
Licensure/Certification:
- Current Occupational Therapy license in Ohio.
- Current Hand Therapist certification preferred
- BLS certification within 30 days of hire
Experience: 1-3 years of job-related experience Preferred
Skills and Attributes:
- Ability to multitask and maintain a positive demeanor amid interruptions.
- Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to change.
- Team-oriented with tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
- High level of confidentiality.
- Basic computer proficiency.
If you are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and contributing to a collaborative team environment, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
§ Able to multi-task with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor.
§ Dependable, flexible and adaptable to change.
§ Teamwork oriented.
§ Display tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.
§ Strong analytical and prioritization skills.
§ Strong organizational skills.
§ Effective oral and written communication skills.
§ Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
§ Basic computer knowledge and skills.