Occupational Therapist/Hand Therapist - PRN

US-PA-Homestead

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Req #: 360605
Type: Per Diem
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Position: Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist - Outpatient

Location: 495 E Waterfront Dr Suite 240, Homestead, PA 15120

Schedule: PRN, Weekdays (Hours vary as needed)

Compensation: $35.00 - $50.00, hourly, based on years of experience

NovaCare Rehabilitation is seeking a PRN Hand Therapist-Occupational Therapist for our outpatient orthopedic center! Although a certified hand therapist (CHT) is preferred, we are willing to consider occupational therapists with a level II fieldwork in hands (required). We have a network of hand therapists and CHTs available for support and are excited to mentor occupational therapists aspiring to be a CHT.

PRN Perks:

* Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
* Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
* 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
* Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties

Responsibilities:

* Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
* Build Relationships: Enhance, develop and expand relationships with referral sources and maintain a positive level of interaction with centers and patients.
* Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
* High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise.
* Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.
* Leadership: Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.
* Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and demonstrate completion of patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements in an appropriate and timely manner.
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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

* Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) -accredited school of occupational therapy
* CPR certification
* Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

* At least two years of experience in the application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic
* Minimum two years in adult rehabilitation; hand and splinting experience preferred
			
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