Hand Therapist I

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora — Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Location: 10 Miracle Mile Dr, Rochester, NY 14623. Department: Hand Rehabilitation (500271). Full-time, 40 hours per week, day shift.

Pay

Compensation range: $69,326.00 – $93,600.00 annually. The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries will be set within the job's compensation range, determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 scheduled weekly hours. Work shift: UR – Day (United States of America).

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients’ functional upper extremity abilities and disabilities by tests, observations, and information provided by family members, physician, nursing staff, and others.
• Plans a program of patient treatment related to upper extremity diagnoses, prognosis, emotional needs or problems, patient’s environment, etc., working from physician’s order.
• Instructs and counsels patients and family in the use of equipment and techniques.
• Evaluates home facilities and suggests needed adaptations and resources in preparation for patient discharge.
• Recommends, obtains, and instructs on the use of adaptive and assistive devices.
• Ensures appropriate safety practices and maintenance of equipment.
• Determines types and frequencies of therapies.
• Provides treatments using a variety of procedures and therapies.
• Recommends modifications of program as needed to physician.
• Maintains required patient and department records.
• Keeps abreast of issues and changes in the field by reading and attending professional meetings and seminars.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy and completed relevant clinical education required.
• Master's degree or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses & Certifications

• Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist license in New York State required upon hire.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) preferred upon hire.

Skills

• Basic foundational knowledge of Physical or Occupational Therapy practice required.