Hand Therapy Fellow - Twin Cities Orthopedics

About the role

The Hand Therapy Fellow is responsible for actively participating in the Hand Therapy Fellowship Program for a cumulative of 51 weeks that includes both didactic and experiential learning opportunities in addition to delivering exceptional patient care while performing evaluations as well as developing and administering treatment plans in an outpatient hand therapy clinic effectively and efficiently. This is a full-time position working M-F with typical hours of 8:00am - 4:30 pm, but these hours may vary slightly based on MD schedules.

Responsibilities

• Routinely evaluate and treat outpatient conditions in consultation with physician.
• Occasionally evaluate and treat outpatient conditions under direct access.
• Effectively choose and apply wide variety of therapeutic exercises, modalities, manual therapy, and other treatments in accordance with Minnesota State Practice Act or the state in which you practice.
• Apply lawful and ethical use of therapy services in daily treatments.
• Document patient care services according to regulatory and department guidelines.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly education modules, laboratory and experiential learning opportunities as well as 1:1 mentoring sessions.
• Direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) may be required.
• Collaborate with physicians, managers and staff across the organization.
• Able to work in a fast-paced outpatient orthopedic setting.
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on clinic needs including but not limited to variable shifts, multiple clinic locations, etc.
• Maintain safe environment for self, staff and patients.
• Participate in continuing education routinely in order to maintain state license.
• Routinely participate and share knowledge obtained from continuing education courses with staff and the community at the direction of the department or organization.
• Occasionally participate in community functions relating to TCO outreach events throughout the year.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program; Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s or Doctorate Degree preferred.
• Active Minnesota (or state in which you practice) state license in Occupational Therapy.
• NBCOT Certification.
• 1 year experience as an occupational therapist preferred, but not require.

Qualifications

• Ability to comply with company policies, procedures, practices, and business ethics guidelines.
• Ability to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.).
• Ability to prioritize workload effectively.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally in face-to-face, phone and email interactions.
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Skills

• Compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Effective communication and collaboration.
• Logical problem-solving skills.

Benefits & Compensation

• Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience.
• In addition to our generous benefits package, we offer competitive salaries including performance-based quarterly bonus earning potential.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package - to learn more click here.
• Employees working 30+ hours per week (60 hours per pay period) are eligible for our Medical (w/Maternity Bundle), Dental & Vision plans, as well as Tuition Reimbursement.
• All employees, regardless of hours, are eligible for 401(k) w/ Profit Sharing, Employee Assistance Program, Lifetime Fitness Subsidy, Car Rental discounts, Home, Auto, & Pet insurance savings programs & more.

Setting Clinic Essential Requirements

• Ability to comply with company policies, procedures, practices, and business ethics guidelines.
• Ability to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.).
• Ability to prioritize workload effectively.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally in face-to-face, phone and email interactions.
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.