Occupational Therapist - Little Rock InpatientOutpatient Sign-On Bonus
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Type of Position:
Other Health Care Rehabilitation Therapy
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks available for benefits eligible positions only:
- Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10 matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Department:
ICE MUSL TOSH Hand Therapy Clinic
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Summary of Job Duties:
Come join our outpatient therapy family in this unique hybrid role! The position will be part of a dynamic PT and OT team dedicated to servicing patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings. The Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital is a stateoftheart facility located on UAMS Little Rock campus with a multidisciplinary focus to ensure exceptional surgical outcomes. Be part of a therapy family dedicated to more active tomorrows for our patients and communities. The journey starts with you! Mentoring and con ed supported.The hand therapist possesses a comprehensive knowledge of the upper limb structures that includes the hand wrist elbow and shoulder girdle along with function and activity. Specialized skills are utilized in assessment treatment and therapeutic interventions to prevent dysfunction restore function and/or reverse the progression of pathology of the upper limb in order to enhance an individuals ability to execute tasks and to participate fully in life situations.
The hand therapist possesses the ability to work independently with initiative in a fastpaced clinic to manage outpatient upper limb referrals. Postoperative assessment and treatment may require CHT collaboration to gain expertise in orthotic fabrication & adjustment modalities and wound care along with gaining working knowledge and skill in treatment of advanced hand and upper extremity protocols.
The hand therapist completes all continuum of care expectations to include the following: evaluation and establishing plans of care therapy reassessments to adjust plans of care when appropriate functional performance reassessment for discharge planning screenings to determine appropriateness of therapy and daily treatments along with appropriate patient documentation per department HIPAA and JCAHO standards where applicable.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy PLUS two 2)years of experience in Occupational Therapy OR Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy
Certified by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) or eligible to apply for the examination
Current Arkansas Occupational Therapy License or eligible to obtain license within one 1 month of date of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy and/or Physical Therapy;
NBCOT if OT AR State License in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy; CHT
Intermediate computer skills(MS Office preferred)
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Completes direct and indirect patient care to evaluate create plans of care coordinate care educate and treat patients. The above is driven by best practice assessment and intervention strategies.
Completes best practice patient care documentation and appropriate review of patient PHI before implementing and during direct patient care plans for both insurance reimbursement and Joint Commission standards.
Initiates multidisciplinary collaborative efforts with referring providers to communicate patient progress and outcomes to ensure that best practice patient care is provided.
Other Duties As Assigned
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Preemployment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening Criminal Background Check Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to preemployment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
Balancing Climbing Crawling Crouching Driving Feeling Grasping Hearing Kneeling Lifting Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Pulling Pushing Reaching Repetitive Motion Sharps Sitting Standing Stooping Talking Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
YesEmployment Type
Full-Time
