OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - ADULT OUTPATIENT - HAND THERAPY - FT
Company: Medicine Journal
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Summary:
A licensed Occupational Therapist employed by Erlanger Health
System, is responsible for direct and indirect care in the
rehabilitation of the patient in an outpatient setting.
A licensed occupational therapist employed by Erlanger Health
System, is responsible for direct and indirect care in the
rehabilitation of the patient. Primary treatment conditions
include, but not limited to: Peripheral nerve injuries, Crush
injuries, Repetitive motion disorders, and Tendon injuries.
Services provided will include Post-operative management, Custom
orthoses, splint modification, Joint mobilization, Manual therapy,
Instrument-assisted soft tissue techniques, Taping, Wound and scar
management, Edema control, Work simulation, Range of motion,
Strengthening. Independence with custom fabricating orthotics of
any type and completing basic to moderately complex hand injury
evaluations.
Education:
Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of Tennessee.
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
Preferred:
Experience:
Required: Knowledge of general occupational therapy principles and
practical skills
Preferred: Experience in application of custom splinting pre and
post-op orthopedic
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required: Tennessee licensure and registration in Occupational
Therapy. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and
maintained going forward
Preferred:
Department Position Summary:
Provides occupational therapy evaluations. Develops an individual
plan of treatment for each patient. Provides age appropriate
treatment. Participates in team meetings and discharge planning.
Educates patients and their families in the patient's treatment
program. Primary treatment conditions include, but not limited to:
Peripheral nerve injuries, Crush injuries, Repetitive motion
disorders, and Tendon injuries. Services provided will include
Post-operative management, Custom orthoses, splint modification,
Joint mobilization, Manual therapy, Instrument-assisted soft tissue
techniques, Taping, Wound and scar management, Edema control, Work
simulation, Range of motion, Strengthening. Independence with
custom fabricating orthotics of any type and completing basic to
moderately complex hand injury evaluations.
Directs Occupational Therapist Assistants, and Patient Care
Technicians in patient treatments. Maintains accurate written
reports. Maintains standards as set down by the American
Occupational Therapy Association regarding treatment procedures and
professional ethics. Participates in continuing education programs.
Participates in community education. Acts as clinical instructor
for OT and COTA students. Participates in the Continuous Quality
Improvement efforts of the department and the Medical Center.
Keywords: Medicine Journal, Chattanooga , OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - ADULT OUTPATIENT - HAND THERAPY - FT, Healthcare , Chattanooga, Tennessee
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