Outpatient Occupational Therapist Hand Therapy
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Little Rock, AR - USA
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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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We value mentorships continuing education and a healthy caseload to provide individualized care as appropriate.
Candidates should have a passion for hand and upper extremity conditions within an orthopaedic patient population.
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 fast-paced clinic to manage outpatient upper limb referrals. Post-operative 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.
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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 CHT
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Performs comprehensive examination of patients using appropriate tests/measures based on population.
Completes the evaluation and formulates an individualized plan of care.
Provides evidence based quality patient treatments and monitors patient for physiological status during sessions.
Provides individualized patient education.
Documents evaluations treatment sessions/education sessions and submits accurate charges according to regulatory policies.
Participates in multidisciplinary and department communication including patient care discussions and/or meetings and unit/department/hospital meetings.
Provides education regarding occupational therapy discipline.
May serve as a clinical instructor a mentor for a clinical observer or provide education to other disciplines within UAMS and/or the community.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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This position is subject to pre-employment 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 non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
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About Company
UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
