Full Time Outpatient Hand Therapist

United States·Tamaquamid

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Completes patient evaluations, develops treatment plans, and implements treatment programs. Complete timely communication and documentation of patient related information.

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HealthcarePsychiatrist

Under the direction of the Facility Directors, Hand Therapists will evaluate, treat, and splint patients to maximize patient outcomes and functional abilities. Participates in continuing education and experiential learning with the intent of becoming a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). The intent of this job description is to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Responsibilities

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→Completes patient evaluations, develops treatment plans, and implements treatment programs.
→Complete timely communication and documentation of patient related information.
→Fabricates splints including walk-ins as needed.
→Documents patient evaluation, patient cares plans, and treatment progress on Medical Records, completes Medicare recertification’s and discharge planning.
→Interacts and actively promotes the practice with physicians concerning treatment protocols, splinting, patient status, etc.
→Supervises students and observers as assigned.
→Assists in developing and implementing department programs.
→ Share clinical knowledge and new techniques to improve patient care.
→Flexibility in work hours to accommodate the patient load fluctuations and needs of the department.
→Participation in community event/speaking engagement; minimum one of each per year to promote hand therapy and our network of outpatient facilities.
→Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
→Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
→Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
→Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
→Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes, and practices.
→Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
→Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.

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Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!