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Description

This is a part-time position. The days and shifts are flexible.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for the evaluation, plan of care, treatment, re-evaluation, discharge, and appropriate communications of high quality occupational therapy and hand therapy services to patients and customers.

• Evaluate and treat patients for whom occupational hand therapy is medically necessary and document this clearly.

• Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy/hand therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.

• Participate in student clinical clerkships and affiliation programs in agreement with the AOTA's clinical education agreements from schools Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by Center Manager (may include utilization review, infection control, disaster preparedness, etc.).

• Communicate pertinent patient information to referring physicians, staff, employers, insurance carriers and rehabilitation specialists.

• Provide injured worker with guidelines for job modification and energy conservation in accordance with physician.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) accredited school of Occupational Therapy.

• Specialty certification from Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) required in hand therapy.

• National registration and state licensure or registration where applicable.

• Minimum of two years experience in application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic is preferred.

• Minimum two years in adult rehabilitation; hand and splinting experience preferred.

• (CPR) certification.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Salary: $37.03- $63.86/hour

The grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications of relevant experience, skills, performance and internal equity. This position is eligible for shift differentials.

Additional Details

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium Max 25lbs): up to 25 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 25 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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Division Select Rehab JV

Campus Location Marietta, GA, 30068

Campus Location US-GA-Marietta

Department RJV Johnson Ferry

Job Type Regular Part-Time

Job Number 114093

Job Category Therapy

Schedule Other

Standard Hours 24 Hours

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