Certified Hand Therapist - Outpatient Adult

Job description

Department Overview The purpose of this job/position is to function as a member of the Rehabilitation Services patient care team by providing occupational therapy OR physical therapy services such as ADL training, energy conservation, splint fabrication, exercise, sensory integration, and perceptual/cognitive training to assist patients in improving their function in work, leisure, and self-care. Therapists evaluate each patient referred, establish treatment goals and objectives, develop, and implement the treatment plan, and assist in the process of obtaining DME, assistive devices and post-therapy follow-up. Therapists are expected to supervise therapy interns and to assist with other educational and research activities conducted by the department or the hospital and meet hospital standards regarding documentation and productivity. Therapists provide care in multiple outpatient locations. Function/Duties of Position: Provides a Safe Therapeutic Environment: - Ensures the safety and welfare of patients and fellow employees - Utilizes proper posture and sound body mechanics and principles for safe patient handling - Maintains general good physical and mental health and self care in...