Occupational or Physical Therapist - Hand

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

POSITION PURPOSE

Administers occupational therapy hand rehabilitation treatments to patients and associated duties. Provides quality patient care considering age specific, developmental and cultural needs through competent practice and application process. Demonstrates unit area designated competencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluates and documents patients conditions and outlines treatment programs accordingly. Monitors and documents patients responses to treatment and makes recommendations to physicians. Interprets and executes medical orders. Administers all exercise and non-exercise treatment including both splint fabrication and application of physical modalities. Provides continuing education within the department to the non CHT therapists as well as aides and clerical staff as required regarding application of physical modalities and/or splinting techniques. Instructs patients and patients families as appropriate on home programs and care. Responsible for provision and documentation of all patient education. Assists with audits and departmental work. Documents patients evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries in accordance with existing criteria. Participates in departmental CQI activities. Assists with various clerical tasks including scheduling and billing. Helps clean and maintain the department and its equipment. Must participate in continuing education activities. Must participate in student educational activities within the department.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Education : Requires graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.

Experience : Two years of clinical experience, including 2000 hours or more in direct practice in hand therapy preferred.

Certification/Licensure : Occupational Therapist licensed in the State of Michigan. Must obtain a Certificate from the "Hand Therapy Certification Commission" upon being eligible and successfully maintain recertification from the Hand Therapy Certification Commission. Must maintain Health Professional CPR certification.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be able to present oral and written reports, lectures, classes, programs; must update skills and have knowledge of advancements in the field. Must work closely with people (patients, families, hospital personnel); must help people towards functional independence; must have an interest in teaching and learning. Must have excellent communication skills with patients and staff. Must be committed to providing the highest possible quality of patient care and service to our customers. Must display a pleasant and cooperative nature at all times.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

POSITION PURPOSE

Clinical focus is on hand and upper extremity diagnosis. Implements the evaluation and treatment of medically disabled patients using established procedures. Provides education to patients and family to deal with present disabilities or prevent further disabilities. Provides consultation to health care personnel and public in matters related to physical therapy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluates patients' physical and functional status including muscular strength motor function, reflex and ambulation skills. Observes and interviews patients, reviews medical histories and administers detailed sensory tests, manual muscle tests, range of motion exams and other evaluation techniques. Establishes short- and long-term therapy goals and, based on evaluation, formulates treatment plans consistent with goals. Treats patients using recognized physical therapy procedures such as therapeutic exercise, gait training, functional training, application of modalities and assistive devices. Provides treatment and delegate treatment procedures to appropriate personnel. Observes patients' actions and reaction to treatment and evaluate progress. Consults with physicians and other health-care team members in adjusting treatment program as necessary. Determines appropriate devices such as wheelchairs, canes, crutches and prosthetic/orthotic devices necessary to assist patients in performing physical activities. Instruct patients in care and use of same. Regularly documents patient's progress to goals, and periodically prepares reports regarding same for physicians, other treatment members and supervisor's review. Participate in general physical therapy operations such as general patient education, quality review, clinical education, physical therapy program planning and clinics, and supervision of physical therapy student interns. Maintains records and logs of treatments performed and prepares charge slips for billing purposes. Discusses evaluations, goals and treatments with patients and families in order to allay anxieties and elicit cooperation. Instructs patients and patients' families in appropriate continued exercise or therapy programs and in use of therapy techniques and assistive devices and aids. Participates in discharge planning with physicians, and health care team members to ensure patients have appropriate assistance and continuation of rehabilitation at home or other settings. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature and attend related conferences and seminars. Assembles and applies a variety of over the counter and custom orthotics and provides detailed instructions on their application/care to patients/families and other care givers.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Education : Graduate from accredited school of Physical Therapy

Experience : Two years of clinical experience, including 2000 hours or more in direct practice in hand therapy preferred

Licensure: Physical Therapist licensed in the State of Michigan. Must obtain a Certificate from the "Hand Therapy Certification Commission" upon being eligible and successfully maintain recertification from the Hand Therapy Certification Commission. Must maintain Health Professional CPR certification.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and physical therapy treatment and modalities. Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and patients' families when providing treatments and instructing same in use of therapeutic devices and methods as well as with other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient condition/progress information. Analytical skills necessary to evaluate patients' physical and functional status, establish therapy goals, formulate treatment plans consistent with goals, and observe patients and document progress/condition. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 80% of work time when administering treatments, observing patients and maintaining records. Able to react quickly in sudden unplanned situations in order to prevent or minimize injuries to patients and/or staff. Able to communicate effectively with patients, patients' families and other health center personnel.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran