Certified Hand Therapist
Job Description
Certified Hand Therapist
(Occupational Therapy)
Job Summary:
1. Assessment and Evaluation: Conduct thorough evaluations of patients with hand and upper extremity injuries or conditions to develop individualized treatment plans.
2. Treatment Planning: Design and implement rehabilitation programs to improve hand function, strength, and mobility, incorporating therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and adaptive techniques.
3. Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about injury prevention, self-care techniques, and the use of assistive devices.
4. Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient progress, treatment plans, and outcomes, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
5. Collaboration: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, physical therapists, and nurses, to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.
6. Custom Orthotics: Fabricate and fit custom splints or orthotics to support and protect the hand or upper extremity during the healing process.
7. Rehabilitation Techniques: se modalities like heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation to aid in the rehabilitation process.
Location: Miami, FL
Pay Range: $35 - $50 per hour
Qualifications:
- 4 Year Bachelor’s Degree (Required).
- Occupational Therapy Florida State License (Required).
- Minimum 1 Year of Hand Therapist Eperience (Required)
Meet Your Recruiter
Anthony Parker
Executive Recruiter
Originally form Maryland, Anthony now resides in the great state of North Carolina with his family.
Anthony is a full cycle recruiter with over 10 years of experience primarily in the Healthcare Sector. He prides himself in his ability to truly understand the needs of the Hiring Managers he serves.
With an extensive understanding of Behavioral Interviewing techniques, performing position surveys and identifying core competencies for new positions, Anthony strives to use proven best practices to achieve his career goals.
In his free time, Anthony enjoys reading, traveling and doing outdoor activities.