About this opportunity
The Orthopedic Clinic lists this CHT / Certified Hand Therapist - (Physical or Occupational Therapist) opportunity in palm coast, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description:
Live your life in full motion!
Join our Team to put the FUN in functionality!!
We are the leaders in the orthopedic community of East Central Florida, The Orthopedic Clinic has served our community since 1961. We are a growing practice, currently expanding our facilities with the development of new state-of-the-art therapy spaces. We get our patients back to the life they love with high quality, individualized orthopedic care. The Orthopedic Clinic is seeking an enthusiastic and driven candidate that has previous outpatient physical therapy or occupational therapy experience to join our dynamic team as a Certified Hand Therapist.
The Certified Hand Therapist will work directly with our patients on restoring their functionality and alleviating their pain. The Certified Hand Therapist will focus on evaluating and coordinating medically prescribed therapy while communicating and coordinating with our Hand & Upper Extremity Physicians. This role requires experience with hands-on patient care in an outpatient setting, exemplary customer service skills, a focus on clinical excellence, and a passion for quality healthcare. This role includes working in multiple facilities to facilitate the physician being onsite during patient care.
We believe every patient should receive the best possible care, our practice offers an array of services specializing in general orthopedics, spine care, sports reconstruction, adult reconstruction and non-surgical treatments. We currently have eleven Orthopedic Surgeons, one Interventional Pain Management Physician, Mid-Level Providers, and a Physical Therapy team who serve patients at four locations within Volusia and Flagler counties. Our team is growing to include two additional hand and upper extremity physicians.
What the Certified Hand Therapist will do:
Meets the patient's goals and needs; provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians.
Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities; creation and adaptation of splinting devices
Evaluates effects of occupational therapy treatments by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications
Documents patient care services by charting in EHR
Rounds with physicians for continuity of care and improved outcomes
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Requirements:
Experience and Abilities:
Current Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist Florida license
Hand Therapy certification
Previous customer service experience, preferably in medical/healthcare setting
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Products, EPM and EHR software applications, preferably Athena
Valid Driver’s License / Clean driving record / Proof of auto insurance
Full compensation package for Full Time Positions to include: competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD. Life insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid time off, continuing education reimbursement
The Orthopedic Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion and job status, without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, age, sex (including sexual harassment, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability or handicap, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran, or current or future military status or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
The Orthopedic Clinic is a drug free workplace all applicants under consideration for employment will be referenced checked and background checked as part of the hiring process.
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Worksite address
palm coast, FL, 32164, US
Who can apply
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