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Job Highlights: - SSM Health is hiring for a Certified Hand Therapist. We are interested in hiring an Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist that has achieved this certification, has a kind and positive outlook that will fit into our mission, and a dedication to excellence when it comes to the care of all patients.
- This is a 32 hour/week position. Hours can be flexible. No weekends. We are open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- SSM Health is Patient focused. We value 1:1 evidenced based excellent care of patients and work to keep a strong therapeutic alliance by providing compassionate care in great facilities with strong support from our providers and leadership.
- You will join another Certified Hand Therapist and Occupational in our Hand Clinic which is part of our large outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation clinic with 23 PT's and 8 LAT's. A great team to co-treat with when necessary, and an abundance of knowledge and techniques to share and learn from.
- Opportunities for Clinical ladder program and Continuing Education funds are available.
- We enjoy working closely with our Orthopedic Surgeons who's offices are just down the hall from our clinic.
Job Summary:Performs initial evaluations, develops treatment plans and sets appropriate goals to assist patients in achieving their maximum functional level.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administers and evaluates tests of musculoskeletal, neurological and physiological responses to determine functioning.
- Develops appropriate treatment plans based on an patient evaluation.
- 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 patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services 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 Occupational Therapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in state of practice
EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant standing.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
- Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, 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/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional lifting/moving patients.
- Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Occasional driving.
- Rare crawling.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- And
- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- And
- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Occupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
- And
- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- And
- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission
Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:Employee
Department: SPORTS SPINE
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,pregnancy, veteran status
, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: o ur voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
