Occupational Therapist/Hand Therapist

$10,000 sign-on bonus plus relocation incentives!

Job Summary

The Hand Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in compliance with licensure standards. The therapist utilizes a team approach to identify patient goals, barriers to discharge, and ongoing therapy services. The Hand Therapist centers the care around the patient and exercises independent judgement in planning and organizing the plan of care for the patient.

Essential Job Functions

Orientates patients, family and/or other appropriate parties to the purpose and procedures of the therapy evaluation and treatment. Provides appropriate patient education, family teaching and support which relates to the needs of the patient and family.

Obtains and documents appropriately all required and pertinent patient information, including precautions, orders, and initial plan of care.

Selects and performs evaluation and treatment methods which correlates to the age of the patient, the patient's diagnosis, symptoms and physician orders and documents per chart and review standards.

Documents an initial plan of care and completes certification.

Coordinates treatment schedules with disciplines using appropriate scheduling procedures; participates with inter-disciplinary team in the development and accurate documentation of a discharge plan in the inpatient settings.

Documents the patient's response to treatment and progress.

Identifies significant changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate actions, as evidenced in reporting, staffing consultations and documentation.

Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.

Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.

Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with:

All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.

Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.

The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader.

The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.

License, Certification & Registration

Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)-North Dakota State Board of Occupational Therapy-Prior to Start Date

Hand Therapist - Certified

Hand Therapy Certification Commission-Within 12 Months of Start Date

Basic Life Support (BLS)-Within 2 Months of Start Date

Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record

Drivers License - Current State Licensed-Prior to Start Date

Notes

CHT required within one year of hire.

Education & Experience

A minimum of 1 year of related experience-Preferred

Knowledge & Skills

Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written format.-Required

Physical Demands

Frequency 8 Hour Shift 10 Hour Shift 12 Hour Shift

Rarely (1-4%) 1-19 min 1-24 min 1-29 min

Occasionally (5-33%) 19 min-2.6 hrs 24 min-3.3 hrs 29 min-3.9 hrs

Frequently (34-66%) 2.6-5.3 hrs 3.3-6.6 hrs 3.9-7.9 hrs

Continuously (67-100%) 5.3-8 hrs 6.6-10 hrs 7.9-12 hrs

Sit Frequently (34-66%)

Stand Frequently (34-66%)

Walk Frequently (34-66%)

Stoop/Bend Frequently (34-66%)

Reach Frequently (34-66%)

Climb Occasionally (5-33%)

Crawl Occasionally (5-33%)

Squat/Crouch/Kneel Occasionally (5-33%)

Twist Frequently (34-66%)

Handle/Finger/Feel Continuously (>67%)

See Continuously (>67%)

Hear Continuously (>67%)

Weight Demands

Lift - Floor to Waist Level Medium (20-40 pounds)

Carry Medium (20-40 pounds)

Push/Pull Medium (20-40 pounds)

Slide/Transfer Medium (20-40 pounds)

Employee Health

Functional Assessment D

Hazardous Drug Exposure Yes

Fit Testing Required No