Occupational Therapist, Hand Specialist-P/T) Position Available In Rockingham, North Carolina

Job Description:

It’s more than a career, it’s a calling

WI-Agnesian Health PlazaBldg AWorker Type:

RegularJob Highlights:

Part Time-16 hours perweek

Job Summary:

Performs initial evaluations, develops treatmentplans and sets appropriate goals to assist patients in achievingtheir maximum functional level.

Job Responsibilities andRequirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Administers and evaluates tests of musculoskeletal,neurological and physiological responses to determinefunctioning. Develops appropriate treatment plans based on an patientevaluation. Designs and fabricates orthotics and adaptive equipment.

Initiates and performs treatments through the use of exercise,manual therapy, physical agents and rehabilitation. Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patientdeficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapyservices and treatment setting. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in OccupationalTherapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in stateof practice

EXPERIENCE

Three years’ experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant standing. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing0-25 lbs. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information throughoral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hearalarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less)and far (20 feet or more). Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/dataentry. Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting,squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/armmovements. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objectsweighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving patients. Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatialrelationships and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional driving. Rare crawling.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE

AND/ORCERTIFICATIONSResuscitation Certification Requirement:

Basic LifeSupport Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day ofemployment. Other resuscitation certifications may be requireddependent on department.

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State of Work Location:

Illinois

• -Occupational Therapist
• Illinois Department of Financialand Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• -And
• -Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
• Hand TherapyCertification Commission
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State of Work Location:

Missouri

• -Occupational Therapist
• Missouri Division of ProfessionalRegistration
• -And
• -Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
• Hand TherapyCertification Commission
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State of Work Location:

Oklahoma

• -Occupational Therapist
• Oklahoma Medical Board
• -And
• -Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
• Hand TherapyCertification Commission
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State of Work Location:

Wisconsin

• -Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Wisconsin Department ofSafety and Professional Services
• -And
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)

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Hand Therapy CertificationCommissionWork Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

JobType:

EmployeeDepartment:

4508000038

HAND CLINICScheduled WeeklyHours:

16

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees byoffering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave:

we offer eligible team members one week ofpaid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children(pro-rated based on FTE).

• Flexible Payment Options:

• our voluntary benefit offeredthrough DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant accessto their earned, unpaid base pay
• (fees may apply)
• beforepayday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage:

• we provide upfront tuition coveragethrough FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
• SSM Health isan equal opportunity employer.

SSM Health does not discriminate onthe basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age,disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy,veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicablelaw.