Hand Therapist- Outpatient

A Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley job.

About the role

Performs direct patient care activities and maintenance/expansion of hand clinic programs. Assesses patients and establishes appropriate treatment plan according to diagnosis based upon professional standards. Provides appropriate treatment of patients using specific modalities and treatment techniques. Accurately documents treatments and care of patients and communicates with other team members. Participates in individual and department continuous improvement and education activities.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents an initial evaluation, interprets data to identify problems, and determines functional limitations prior to intervention.
• Establishes functional, measurable goals with appropriate timelines, and includes the patient and/or caregiver in the goal setting.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of treatment at various stages and makes adjustments to achieve maximum benefit or discharges when treatment is no longer needed.
• Ensures patient education, proper fit and use for assistive devices as necessary.
• Supervises PTA, PSM Aide, students and volunteers as the clinical schedule dictates.
• Fabricates and adjusts static and dynamic splints, including but not limited to carpometacarpal, cock-up, resting, and flexion and extension dynamic splints.
• Assesses post-surgical and post-traumatic injuries and implements treatment protocols.
• Performs ergonomic evaluations, writes up findings, recommends appropriate equipment and provides patient education.
• Establishes and performs work simulation activities and functional capacity evaluations.
• Participates in team and hospital-wide meetings, committees and initiatives as assigned.
• Assists with department finances through accurate daily billing practices and actively maintains the patient care schedule.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy from an accredited university in the USA.
• 2+ years to 3 years of experience as an OT or PT.
• Proven record of continuing education in related topics.
• Can substitute Certified Hand Therapy for four (4) years of experience working in Hand Therapy Clinic with Certified Hand Therapists.

Skills

• Good physical condition, which requires moderate lifting of equipment and patients.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and varying locations as assigned.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of the hospital and departments.
• Strong organization and time management ability.
• Problem solver and critical thinker with the ability to anticipate possible issues.
• Strong computer skills and self-initiative.
• Knowledge of Medicare documentation standards.
• Knowledge of hospital safety, quality, and joint commission standards.
• Knowledge of standard medical abbreviations for documentation.

Licenses and Certifications

• Occupational Therapist License (OTL) required.
• Certified Hand Therapy (CHT) required.

Pay

Generally starting at $48.42 - $65.93 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.