Job Posting for Hand Therapist at University Orthopedics
Job Title: Hand Therapist
Reports to: Director of Hand Therapy
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
University Orthopedics Hand Therapy is seeking a full time dynamic, motivated occupational therapist to join our hand therapy team. Serving residents of RI and southeastern MA, our therapists provide hand and upper extremity rehabilitation to a wide variety of diagnoses including trauma and post-surgical patients. This is a full-time, salaried position with competitive compensation and generous benefits.
Essential Job Functions:
Evaluate patients’ conditions and develop appropriate plans of care
Knowledge of appropriate exercises, healing time frames & manual treatment techniques
Provide therapeutic interventions that facilitate improvements in range of motion, pain and function, thereby assisting with return to functional independence
Orthotic fabrication skills required
Strong communication skills to promote interactions with the entire care team
Professional documentation in electronic health records in accordance with compliance regulations
Perform patient and family education on home exercise, safety, self-care, orthotics, etc., and provide appropriate written materials
Maintain patient’s confidence and adheres to HIPAA mandates
Additional duties as assigned by the Manager to meet department needs
Requirements:
Must be a graduate of an accredited school for Occupational Therapy.
Experience in the treatment of complex hand and arm injuries, repetitive use injuries, management of arthritic conditions, post op management and wound care
Orthotic fabrication experience REQUIRED
CHT recommended, or individual with strong hand experience and working towards their CHT
Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary.
Salary.com Estimation for Hand Therapist in East Providence, RI
$81,170 to $100,886
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