Occupational Therapist at Georgia Hand, Shoulder &Elbow

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Attention To Detail, Task Prioritization, Confidentiality, Empathy, Wound Care, Treatment Planning, Case Management, Patient Care, Custom Splinting, Therapeutic Equipment, Biomechanical Techniques, Fine Motor Skills, Visual Acuity, Patient Interaction

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Job Summary: The Occupational Therapist will provide quality patient treatment for a variety of various upper extremity disorders, ranging from shoulder to hand injury including wound care, and pre and post operative care. Duties/Responsibilities: Responsible for the evaluation, plan of care, treatment, re-evaluation, discharge, and appropriate communications of high-quality upper extremity therapy services to patients with traumatic injury or overuse syndromes. Wound care and debridement. Develop treatment plans, supervise therapy technicians, contribute to case management, and provide quality patient care. Assist patients improve quality of life Help injured workers improve skills to be able to reenter the workforce. Maintain positive level of interaction with facilities and clients. Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff. Maintains up to date knowledge through continual education or professional organizations and publications. Requirements Required Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize tasks. Ability to maintain confidential records, PHI. Ability to create and present ideas and budgets in a variety of formats. Empathetic outlook towards patients. Education and Experience: Must possess a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent degree in Occupational Therapy. National registration and state licensure or registration REQUIRED. Minimum of one years’ experience in application of custom splinting pre- and post-op orthopedic required or prior COTA experience in hand therapy Certification by HTCC preferred Physical Requirements: Ability to lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifteen (15) pounds alone. Ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a work day/shift. Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and monitor patient needs and to maintain accurate records, recognize people and provide directions. Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions. Ability to push wheeled equipment through the facility. Possess fine motor skills for legible and accurate writing of reports, charting, scheduling, daily correspondence and presentations, either manually or through use of dictation equipment. Possess grasp ability sufficient for cutting splint material. Possess fine motor skills for effective and efficient handling of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment.

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients with upper extremity disorders, including developing treatment plans and supervising therapy technicians. They also assist patients in improving their quality of life and skills for reentering the workforce.