Hand Therapist (Part-Time)
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute · Sewell, New Jersey, US
Level: ExperiencedJob Location: RO Washington Township - Sewell, NJ 08080Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: Masters DegreeJob Shift: Day ShiftJob Summa...
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Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: RO Washington Township - Sewell, NJ 08080Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: Masters DegreeJob Shift: Day ShiftJob Summary: The Hand Therapist performs the duties of an OT or PT with a specific emphasis on treating and splinting hand and upper extremity injuries of the adolescent, adult and geriatric orthopedic population. Key Accountabilities: Patient visits per week must be at least 60 for 40 hour week. Visits per week are prorated by actual expected hours worked. Additional Job-Specific Metrics can be found on the Annual Performance Appraisal adopted for this role. Essential Duties: Provides hand therapy services to patients in a fast-paced hand and orthopaedic clinic, including the fabrication of static and dynamic splints and orthotics. Provides evaluations, treatments, and goal setting for patients. Performs custom fabrication of static and dynamic splints/orthoses. Evaluates and documents patients' progress and adjusts programs to achieve maximum benefits. Consults directly with hand surgeons and other rehabilitation team members to optimize patients' care plans. Supervises aides and students in direct patient care and related...