Certified Hand Specialist Position Available In Fayette, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: The Certified Hand Specialist at Emory Healthcare is responsible for evaluating, planning, treating, and communicating high-quality occupational therapy and hand therapy services. Requirements include AOTA accreditation, HTCC certification in hand therapy, state licensure, and 2 years of relevant experience. Additional details can be found on Emory Healthcare's website or by contacting their Human Resources department.
Job Description
Job Description:
Overview:
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Description:
The Certified Hand Specialist is responsible for the evaluation,plan of care, treatment, re-evaluation, discharge, and appropriatecommunications of high quality occupational therapy and handtherapy services to patients and customers. Evaluate and treat patients for whom occupational hand therapy ismedically necessary and document this clearly. Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequencyand duration of occupational therapy/hand therapy in collaborationwith the referring physician. Participate in student clinical clerkships and affiliation programsin agreement with the AOTA’s clinical education agreements fromschools Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directedby Center Manager (may include utilization review, infectioncontrol, disaster preparedness, etc.). Communicate pertinent patient information to referring physicians,staff, employers, insurance carriers and rehabilitationspecialists. Provide injured worker with guidelines for job modification andenergy conservation in accordance with physician.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association(AOTA) accredited school of Occupational Therapy. Specialty certification from Hand Therapy Certification Commission(HTCC) required in hand therapy. National registration and state licensure or registration whereapplicable. Minimum of two years experience in application of custom splintingpre and post-op orthopedic is preferred. Minimum two years in adult rehabilitation; hand and splintingexperience preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with theAmerican Heart Association required.
Additional Details:
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protectedveteran status or other characteristics protected by state orfederal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonableaccommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities uponrequest. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources atcareers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week’s advancenotice is preferred.
