What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist - Hand/Upper Extremity position at Ivy Rehab Network?
State of Location:
North Carolina
Position Summary:
As an outpatient orthopedic clinician, you will have the opportunity to work with patients varying in age and diagnosis based on each clinic's specialty. Our treatment sessions are individualized, allowing a patient-centered focus and approach. Ivy's rewarding work environment allows collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our clinicians' passions and expertise.
Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.
Job Description:
Occupational Therapist - Part Time
Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy - Outpatient Orthopedics
Status: Part-Time (20-25 hrs/week) - no weekends!
Location: 189 West Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043
Who is Ivy Rehab?
At Ivy we provide world-class care in outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services across the country. More than half of our clinics are started up and owned by clinicians just like you! We promote authenticity, inclusion, growth, specialty interests, community, continued learning, transparency, and a passion for delivering exceptional care to every patient that comes into our clinics. Ivy Rehab was also named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2024!
Position Summary:
The Outpatient Hand Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing therapeutic interventions for patients with upper extremity and hand injuries, surgeries, or congenital conditions. The therapist will work closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians, physical therapists, and nurses, to ensure optimal patient recovery and functional improvement. The role requires expertise in hand therapy techniques, including splinting, therapeutic exercises, and manual therapy, as well as a strong focus on patient education and rehabilitation.
Key Responsibilities:
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
ivyrehab.com
North Carolina
Position Summary:
As an outpatient orthopedic clinician, you will have the opportunity to work with patients varying in age and diagnosis based on each clinic's specialty. Our treatment sessions are individualized, allowing a patient-centered focus and approach. Ivy's rewarding work environment allows collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our clinicians' passions and expertise.
Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.
Job Description:
Occupational Therapist - Part Time
Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy - Outpatient Orthopedics
Status: Part-Time (20-25 hrs/week) - no weekends!
Location: 189 West Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043
Who is Ivy Rehab?
At Ivy we provide world-class care in outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services across the country. More than half of our clinics are started up and owned by clinicians just like you! We promote authenticity, inclusion, growth, specialty interests, community, continued learning, transparency, and a passion for delivering exceptional care to every patient that comes into our clinics. Ivy Rehab was also named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2024!
Position Summary:
The Outpatient Hand Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing therapeutic interventions for patients with upper extremity and hand injuries, surgeries, or congenital conditions. The therapist will work closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians, physical therapists, and nurses, to ensure optimal patient recovery and functional improvement. The role requires expertise in hand therapy techniques, including splinting, therapeutic exercises, and manual therapy, as well as a strong focus on patient education and rehabilitation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assessment & Evaluation: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients with hand and upper extremity injuries, assessing physical limitations, pain levels, range of motion, strength, and functional abilities.
- Treatment Planning & Implementation: Develop individualized treatment plans based on the patient’s condition, needs, and goals. Implement interventions such as therapeutic exercises, modalities, splinting, and manual therapy to promote healing and improve function.
- Education: Educate patients and their families on injury prevention, exercises, adaptive techniques, and home programs to support continued recovery.
- Collaboration: Work closely with orthopedic surgeons, hand specialists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and track progress.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, progress, and outcomes in compliance with clinic policies and regulatory standards.
- Follow-up & Reassessment: Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary. Provide follow-up care to ensure recovery goals are met.
- Continuing Education: Stay up-to-date with current research, techniques, and best practices in hand therapy and occupational therapy.
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
- Current or pending state licensure as an Occupational Therapist in NC.
- CHT highly preferred but not required.
- Upper extremity and hand treating experience required.
- A passion for delivering exceptional patient care and achieving outstanding outcomes.
- A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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