Certified art therapist job description

Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospitals and 19 outpatient facilities, which treat half a million patients annually through 2,600 affiliated physicians.

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.

You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

We invite you to join our Orthopedic Surgery department as a Certified Hand Therapist at Scripps Clinic in Oceanside. The ideal candidate is confident in their skills and is passionate about their work and excited to become an integral member of our team.

The Certified Hand Therapist evaluates and assesses patient function or ability, including establishing a plan of care according to standards of practice. They perform reassessment relative to the initial evaluation and modify the plan of care as needed with outpatient hand therapy patients.

This position is full-time (80 hours per period) working weekdays and is located at Scripps Clinic at 78th & Jefferson in North County San Diego.
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Required Certification/Registration:
\t Graduate of accredited school of Occupational Therapy \t Current Occupational Therapy license in State of California \t Current BLS from the American Heart Association \t Certification from the Hand Therapy Certification Commission
Preferred:
\t 2 years CHT experience
Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Professional Physical Therapy is seeking a seasoned full-time or part-time hand therapist for our outpatient orthopedic location. Join the largest hand therapy provider in the tri-state area with 40 locations. Candidate must have experience in hand therapy!

Professional Physical Therapy is a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation services in the Northeast and a certified Great Place to Work .

Certified hand therapist is HIGHLY preferred, but we are willing to consider new graduates with level II rotation experience. You do NOT have to be a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) but you must have level II hand therapy fieldwork experience OR a solid 2-3 years of experience with hands to be considered. You must also be comfortable working independently. Remote and partial onsite mentorship will be provided if needed.

We have a very experienced team of hand therapists which includes 40 CHT's, throughout the tri-state market with varying levels of experience to support. We are looking for a dynamic individual ready to grow and develop as a hand therapist.

Your responsibilities include:

* Responsible for the evaluation, plan of care, treatment, re-evaluation, discharge, and appropriate communications of high-quality hand therapy services to patients and customers.
* Develop treatment plans, supervise assistants and aides, contribute to case management, and provide quality patient care.
* Maintain positive level of interaction with facilities and clients. Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.

We offer many benefits that fit your needs and lifestyle with:

* Hands-on clinical training and mentorship from a dedicated Clinical Excellence department
* Annual Continuing Education stipend
* APTA-accredited Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency program, in partnership with New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)
* Orthopedic Manual Therapy certification program
* Professional Seminars clinical education courses at a deep discount

Comprehensive Benefits:

* Medical, dental, vision insurance
* Life insurance
* 401k
* Employee assistance program and student loan reimbursement
* Employee discounts
* Paid time off (PTO)
* One additional, paid philanthropy day, to volunteer with a charity of your choice
* 12-week mentorship program

Professional provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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+ Shifts: Days

+ Company: Howard Head Sports Medicine

+ Location: Eagle, CO

+ Department: HHEAGLE

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Certified Hand Therapist

To us, it's about living life to the fullest while serving our patients, teammates, neighbors and friends. We are dedicated and passionate in everything we do, seeking challenge and appreciating the routes that got us here. Whether our path is clinical or not, we all came to find balance and meaning in our lives within the work we are passionate about and the adventures we live.

Vail Health has become the world's most advanced mountain healthcare system. Our updated 520,000-square-foot hospital opened in December 2020. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail.

Salary: $39.35 - $59.02 / hour. Pay is based upon relevant education and experience.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) can be either an Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist. The CHT facilitates, develops, and rehabilitates patients with upper extremity conditions by planning and administering medically prescribed hand therapy. The CHT is responsible for the overall coordination of clinical functions of the hand therapy setting.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

+ Evaluates, plans, and provides treatment to patients with upper extremity conditions to help patients develop or regain upper extremity function or adjust to disabilities.

+ Provides quality care relating to the needs and goals of the patient by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; coordinates occupational/physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physician, physician's assistant, or physician's athletic trainer, or by prescription.

+ Evaluates results of therapy by observing and evaluating patient's progress and consulting with physicians; recommends and implements therapy adjustments and modifications; and documents patient evaluations, treatment, goals, and progress in compliance with facility standards.

+ Prepares patient for return to employment by consulting with patient, physician, employers and/or case managers; determining potential employee difficulties; retraining employees; helping employers understand necessary physical and job site accommodations.

+ Possesses necessary skills to fabricate custom thermoplastic orthoses and instructs patient in the proper use, wear, and care.

+ Develops and maintains individualized patient plan of care and progress with accuracy and submits appropriate documentation and billing by end of treatment day.

+ Assists with development of hand therapy protocols and programs; participates in continuing education courses, in-service presentations for clinical staff and reviews professional publications.

+ Assists with development of student programs and provides training to students.

+ Responsible for hand therapy inventory and ordering of necessary supplies at their respective clinic.

+ Complies with federal, state and local legal and certification requirements.

+ Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

+ 5 years of experience and 4,000 hours of practice in Hand Therapy required. Must have previous experience with effective communication, working independently, and working under pressure.

License(s):

+ Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Colorado

OR

+ Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of Colorado or valid Compact Privilege WITH a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC)

Certification(s):

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Computer / Typing:

+ Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Education:

+ N/A

Benefits at Vail Health

+ Competitive Wages & Family Benefits: Competitive wages, parental leave, housing programs and childcare reimbursement to support the cost of living in a mountain community.

+ Comprehensive Health Benefits: Top-quality health care package including vision, dental and medical with options of flexible spending and health savings accounts.

+ Education Assistance: We are proud to offer tuition and student loan assistance programs.

+ Paid Time Off: Roughly five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.

+ Retirement & Supplemental Insurance: 403(b) Retirement plan with matching potential, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and more.

+ Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More: Recreation discounts, pet insurance and a $1,000 annual wellness reimbursement program.

As a condition of employment, Vail Health requires COVID-19 vaccination of all clinical and non-clinical staff.

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