About this opportunity
Summit Orthopedics lists this Hand Therapist opportunity in vadnais heights, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the impact each member of the Summit Family has on one another and on our patients every day. Join a patient-first environment where our values - Better together, Own it, Nimble, Excellence, and Service - are lived down to our BONES. At Summit, team members feel respected, valued, and connected to meaningful work, contributing to a collaborative, community-centered culture built on mutual respect and enjoyment.
Under the supervision of the Hand Therapy manager, the Hand Therapist will aid in the orthopedic care and treatment of patients by planning, interpreting, and implementing specific therapy treatment programs.
This is a full-time opportunity based at our Vadnais Heights Campus. Monday - Friday schedule of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (schedule subject to change). Must be flexible to float to between all Hand Therapy sites when coverage is needed (Blaine, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Forest Lake, Hastings, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Woodbury)
Primary responsibilities:
Evaluates, plans and implements patient treatment programs in coordination with medical staff.
Administers treatment program per physician orders, clarifies physician's treatment instructions and/or confers with physician and medical staff on patient care issues as indicated.
Recommends hand therapy policies and procedures concerning services provided.
Evaluates charts and reports on patient's progress.
Maintains patient records, charts, and discharge summaries.
Educates patients and family in proper self management care and exercise programs.
Conducts and participates in clinical educational programs.
Assists other therapists in planning treatment programs.
Participates in improving organizational performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to department discussions.
Participates in establishing job requirements and goals; performs duties at the desired level of competency.
Ensures that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment.
Maintains currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars.
Follows policies and procedures governing the handling of confidential information as defined by Summit Orthopedics and applicable laws and regulations. Regularly reviews accuracy, availability, and security of information.
Complies with federal, state and local legal and professional requirements by staying current with existing and new legislation and advises management on needed actions.
Other related duties, as assigned.
Summit's hiring range for this position is $80,444 - $100,556 per year. The hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, differentials and/or deferred compensation. In addition to our base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that aligns with our vision of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. This includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off and 401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan. If you are hired at Summit, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and internal equity.
Summit Orthopedics provides the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota and Western Wisconsin with the full spectrum of orthopedic care including sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics, imaging, bracing, therapy, surgery, and post-surgical stays at our Care Suites. Our expert team of physicians, surgeons, physician assistants, certified athletic trainers and therapists are part of the 1100+ employees who partner to provide quality care designed to support a healthier, more active lifestyle.
Summit Orthopedics is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of federal, state and local governing boards and/or agencies.
Qualifications
Education
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (preferred)
Masters of Occupational Therapy (preferred)
Bachelors of Occupational Therapy (required)
Experience
One year of previous hand therapy experience preferred. (preferred)
Licenses & Certifications
Cert Hand Therapist (preferred)
Equal Opportunity Employer
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