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Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$108,427 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
PTA, PSM
Aide, students and volunteers as the clinical schedule dictates Fabricate and adjust static and dynamic splints, including but not limited to carpometacarpal, cock-up, resting, and flexion and extension dynamic splints. Assess post-surgical and post-traumatic injuries and implement treatment protocols. Perform ergonomic evaluations, write up findings, recommend appropriate equipment and do appropriate patient education Establish and perform work simulation activities and functional capacity evaluations. Participates in team and hospital wide meetings, committees and initiatives as assigned Assists with department finances with accurate daily billing practices, actively daily maintenance of patient care schedule. Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with theC-I-CARE
Standards of the Hospital.C-I-CARE
is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare - ValleyCare's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions Job Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy from an accredited university in the USA Experience 2+ years of experience as an OT or PT. Proven record of continuing education in related topics. PT or OT Licensure in State of California or National Certification in Occupational Therapy. Certified Hand Therapist designation or 4 years of experience working in Hand Therapy Clinic with Certified Hand Therapists. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Good physical condition, which requires moderate lifting of equipment and patients. Ability to work flexible schedules and varying locations as assigned Strong verbal and written English communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of the hospital and departments Strong organization Strong time management ability Problem solver and critical thinker with the ability to anticipate possible issues Strong computer skills Self-initiative Knowledge of Medicare documentation standards Knowledge of hospital safety, quality and joint commission standards Knowledge of standard medical abbreviations for documentation Physical Demand and Working Conditions The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare (SHC - VC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.Base Pay Scale:
Generally starting at $49.45 - $65.93 per hour The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance