Hand Therapist

In collaboration with patients and families, the Outpatient Hand Therapist/Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within the scope of practice. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes.

• FTE 0.7, authorized for 56 hours per pay period.
• Full benefits such as medical, HSA, dental insurance, vision insurance, 403b, PTO, Shift Differentials, health & wellbeing resources, paid for continuing education credits, and more!

Responsibilities

The therapist partners with the patient and their care providers while performing evaluation and re-evaluation. Captures and applies pertinent data, performs examination, and resolves treatment diagnosis

Develops an individualized plan of care through coordination

Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks, settles prognosis for recovery, and establishes individualized goals

Implements and modifies care plan based on reassessment and patient response

Coordinates care and communicates optimally with interdisciplinary team for all aspects care & establishes appropriate discharge plan

Partners with care team to provide skilled intervention

Implements and alters treatment to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment

Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education

Documentation/Billing

Uses acceptable medical terminology and follows professional practice standards.

Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards

Stays in sync with department billing standards

Professional Expectations

Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management.

Understands and follows professional licensure/certification requirements

Advises team members and/or supervises students as designated

Pursues professional development to support clinical standard processes

Quality Improvement

Crafting and implementing improvements, and participates in and supports entity/system initiatives

Required 

Occupational Therapy Licensure in State of Minnesota or temporary license
Active Minnesota Basic Life Support Certification

Preferred 

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy
1 year(s) of Hand Therapy experience post graduation
Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)