Outpatient Specialty Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist
Position Title: Specialty Occupational Therapist
Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM | Full -Time or Part -Time available
The Specialty Occupational Therapist provides specialty therapy services to particular populations of patients. Acts as lead therapist/specialist for one or more specialty programs by mentoring other therapists, providing input into program development, and marketing the program. Individuals may be assigned permanently, temporarily or simultaneously to other worksites.
Key Responsibilities
Highly proficient in the following skills:
- Proactive testing.
- Following department and published hand therapy protocols and precautions.
- Advanced splinting skills.
- Standardized tests such as ROM, sensory, and nerve testing.
- Wrist assessment.
- Soft tissue and joint mobilization, nerve glides and taping.
- Edema and scar management.
Position Qualifications
Experience
- 2 years prior relevant Occupational Therapy experience in a hospital, home care, outpatient, or skilled nursing setting required.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
- Completion of the American Occupational Therapy National Exam required.
Certification/Licensure
- BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon start.
- ODL: Oregon Driver's License with proof of safe driving record for the past 10 years and proof of insurance may be required.
Appropriate specialty certifications
- CHT (hand therapy)
- Lymphedema Certification
- ATP Certification
Total Rewards Package
- Earn a competitive and progressive salary.
- Benefit from health plans that are focused on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision, and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire.
- On-call employees receive an additional 15% for flexibility.
- Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution.
- Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO).
- Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans.
At Asante, we are guided by our values below. Explore Asante more by visiting www.asante.org/careers.
Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork
Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employing and advancing in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
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