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OT/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.
$91,315 / year median in New York
+7% projected growth
Job Description
PRESENTLY LOOKING FOR PART TIME
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The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to improving the quality of life for patients through effective therapy interventions. This role involves working with diverse populations, including pediatrics and adults with various injuries both complex, post-surgical, and nonsurgical conservative treatment. Responsibilities- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' deficits.
- Develop and implement personalized care plans tailored to individual patient goals.
- Provide therapeutic interventions that may include activities of daily living (ADLs), fine motor skills training, strengthening, and adaptive techniques.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including other therapists and MD's.
- Participate in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-treatment.
- Educate patients and their families on treatment plans and home exercises to promote recovery.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Stay current with best practices in occupational therapy through ongoing education and professional development. Experience
- A degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program is required, with a passion for hand therapy, CHT a plus
- Valid state licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
Pay:
$45.00- $505.