Occupational or Physical Therapist - Certified Hand

POSITION PURPOSE

Administers occupational therapy hand rehabilitation treatments to patients and associated duties. Provides quality patient care considering age specific, developmental and cultural needs through competent practice and application process. Demonstrates unit area designated competencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluates and documents patients conditions and outlines treatment programs accordingly. Monitors and documents patients responses to treatment and makes recommendations to physicians.

Interprets and executes medical orders. Administers all exercise and non-exercise treatment including both splint fabrication and application of physical modalities.

Provides continuing education within the department to the non CHT therapists as well as aides and clerical staff as required regarding application of physical modalities and/or splinting techniques.

Instructs patients and patients families as appropriate on home programs and care. Responsible for provision and documentation of all patient education.

Assists with audits and departmental work.

Documents patients evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries in accordance with existing criteria.

Participates in departmental CQI activities.

Assists with various clerical tasks including scheduling and billing. Helps clean and maintain the department and its equipment. Must participate in continuing education activities. Must participate in student educational activities within the department.

Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.

Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient , physicians, colleagues, and visitors to Trinity Health. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.

Behaves in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Service Excellence Standards, and the Mission, Vision , Values and policies of Trinity Health .

Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Education: Requires graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy or O ccupational T herapy .

Experience : Occupational Therapy Candidates: 2 years of clinical experience, including 2000 hours or more in direct practice in hand therapy preferred.

Physical Therapy Candidates: 5 years of clinical experience, including 4,000 hours or more in direct practice in hand therapy preferred.

Certification/ Licensure : Physical Therapist/or Occupational Therapist licensed in the State of Michigan. Must obtain a Certificate from the Hand Therapy Certification Commission upon being eligible and successfully maintain recertification from the Hand Therapy Certification Commission .

Must maintain Health Professional CPR certification.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be able to present oral and written reports, lectures, classes, programs; must update skills and have knowledge of advancements in the field.

Must work closely with people (patients, families, hospital personnel); must help people towards functional independence; must have an interest in teaching and learning.

Must have excellent communication skills with patients and staff. Must be committed to providing the highest possible quality of patient care and service to our customers.

Must display a pleasant and cooperative nature at all times .

This document is intended to describe the generalized duties and responsibilities, the specialized job functions, and the essential requirements of this job . It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential requirements or reflect any accommodations made under the Americans with Disability Act, the Michigan Handicappers Act, or SJMHSs Return to Work Program .

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.