Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy

Overview

Department:
Outpatient Rehabilitation:
Hand — Miller

Status:
Full time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Day shift

Location:

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Pay Range: $37.50 - $56.25

The Outpatient Hand Center at Medical Plaza Miller is seeking a full time occupational therapist to join the hand therapy team. Qualified applicants must have a strong focus on evidence based practice, time management, team communication, and overall patient centered care. Candidates with experience in hand therapy and certification desired. Candidates must also be willing to travel.

Relocation Assistance:
Up to $7,500 in Relocation Assistance (for qualified candidates)

• Responsible for the performance of specialized tests, such as manual muscle testing, goniometry and teaching occupational therapy procedures to the patient, family and other health personnel.

• Performs both individual and comprehensive evaluations with multidisciplinary team members. Provides written summary of diagnostic findings to be incorporated into team plan.

• Plans intervention strategies and communicates effectively with families regarding the child s strengths and weaknesses; work may be performed in homes, agencies, preschools or clinics.

• Provides occupational therapy treatment services including neuro-developmental and sensory motor therapy, developmental stimulation, home programming, equipment demonstration, or other treatment modality to enhance sensory motor functioning and general developmental status.

• Provides documentation of goals and objectives for therapy as well as the course and progress of interventions with the patient. Participates in IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) as needed.

• Participates in chart review of clinical records for quality assurance. Attend relevant workshops and update instruments/tools to ensure most beneficial practices for population served.

• Attends scheduled staff, CDSA, or other committee meetings as needed.

• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

• Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of North Carolina with current licensure.

• CPR Certification every two years.

• Valid NC driver s license.

• Preference for candidates with experience in hand therapy and certification in hand therapy.

• Day 1 Health Coverage:
  Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.

• Generous PTO:
  Accrual starts at up to 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.

• Parental Benefits:
  Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.

• Retirement:
  Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions

• Education Reimbursement:
  Up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor s degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.

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