Certified Hand Therapist Occupational Therapist
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Job Location:
Bellevue, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)Certified Hand Therapist/Occupational Therapist-opportunity to obtain CHT
We partner with our physicians nurses and other hospital staff to provide the best Serious Medicine and Extraordinary Care available in the region.
We are excited to have Forbes Magazine recognize us in their list of Americans top employers and the best employer in Nebraska. Come join us!!
Details:
- Full time 40 hours / Benefit eligible
- First Shift
- Location split between Bellevue Medical Center and Lauritzen Outpatient Center
Why Nebraska Medicine:
- Our shared values reflect who we are and why were here and include Innovation Teamwork Excellence Accountability Courage and Healing.
- Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution PTO accrual tuition reimbursement
- Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs innovative research and extraordinary patient care
- Forbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of Americans top employers and the best employer in Nebraska
Duties: Certified Hand Therapist
Perform evaluations planning and implementation of upper extremity treatments and fabrication of orthoses. Independently assess and treat a variety of complex ortho and trauma injuries of the upper extremity. Demonstrate proficiency and expertise in orthosis fabrication in order to assist with walk-in patients from hand surgeons clinics. Assist with department goal setting program planning clinical instruction and staff instruction in order to maintain a progressive and educationally motivated staff. Carry out day to day communication and duties with teamwork and professionalism.
Required Qualifications: Certified Hand Therapist
- Graduate of an approved program for occupational therapy OR physical therapy with a Bachelors degree or higher required.
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills excellent interpersonal skills strong team orientation and proficiency with items found in a typical rehab facility (e.g. transfer and ADL adaptive equipment and splint supplies) required.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Nebraska required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon completion of unit orientation required.
- Physical Agent Modality certification required.
- Must hold the Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credentials through Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) required.
Duties: Occupational Therapist
Perform evaluations planning and implementation of occupational therapy treatments. Assist with department goal setting program planning clinical instruction and staff instruction in order to maintain a progressive and educationally motivated staff. Carry out day to day communication and duties with teamwork and professionalism.
Required Qualifications: Occupational Therapist
- Graduate of an approved program for occupational therapy with a Bachelors degree or higher required.
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills excellent interpersonal skills strong team orientation and proficiency with items found in a typical OT facility (e.g. transfer and ADL adaptive equipment and splint supplies) required.
- National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy registered or eligible to take exam is required.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Nebraska is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon completion of unit orientation required.
Preferred Qualifications: Occupational Therapist
- Physical Agent Modality Certification preferred.
Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion marital status sex age national origin disability genetic information sexual orientation gender identity and protected veterans status.
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Nebraska Medicine is the most comprehensive health network in the region, with two major hospitals, more than 1,000 doctors and 40 clinics in the Omaha area.
