Trinity Health Urgent Care
Occupational or Physical Therapist - Certified Hand
Trinity Health Urgent Care, Ann Arbor, Michigan, us, 48113
Overview
Occupational or Physical Therapist - Certified Hand. 2 weeks ago - Be among the first 25 applicants. 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 pertaining to patients, physicians, colleagues, and visitors. 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 as assigned. Qualifications
Education:
Requires graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy. 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:
Licensed Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist in the State of Michigan. Must obtain a Hand Therapy Certification Commission certificate when eligible and maintain recertification. Must maintain Health Professional CPR certification. Required Skills and Abilities:
Must present oral and written reports, lectures and 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. Must display a pleasant and cooperative nature at all times. 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. 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.
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Occupational or Physical Therapist - Certified Hand. 2 weeks ago - Be among the first 25 applicants. 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 pertaining to patients, physicians, colleagues, and visitors. 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 as assigned. Qualifications
Education:
Requires graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy. 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:
Licensed Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist in the State of Michigan. Must obtain a Hand Therapy Certification Commission certificate when eligible and maintain recertification. Must maintain Health Professional CPR certification. Required Skills and Abilities:
Must present oral and written reports, lectures and 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. Must display a pleasant and cooperative nature at all times. 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. 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.
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