Occupational Therapist (Hand Therapy)

Upper Valley Medical Center

Occupational Therapist (Hand Therapist)

• Full-Time: 40 hours per week | No weekends
• Flexible Options between 7:30am - 6pm

Competitive pay offered! Relocation available if needed

1-on-1, 45 minute follow up appointments; 1-Hour initial assessments

Overview:

Join Upper Valley Medical Center as an Occupational Therapist (Hand Therapist) where you'll play a pivotal role on our interdisciplinary patient care teams. This position involves evaluating patient needs, creating and implementing care plans in collaboration with patients, and employing a variety of treatment techniques. You will also provide patient and family education, facilitate care planning, and contribute to the department’s overall effectiveness through excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, treat, document, and discharge patients following service guidelines.
• Engage in patient care management with other team members.
• Accurately bill for services and supplies by matching documentation with service charges.
• Oversee Occupational Therapy Assistants and provide guidance.
• Educate patients and families about treatment and care.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and manage caseload according to department standards.
• Strive to ensure a positive experience for all patients and engage in efforts to improve satisfaction.
• Complete all required hospital/department competencies and testing as part of daily performance.

Education: Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

Licensure/Certification:

• Current Occupational Therapy license in Ohio.
• Current Hand Therapist certification preferred
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire

Experience: 1-3 years of job-related experience Preferred

Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to multitask and maintain a positive demeanor amid interruptions.
• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to change.
• Team-oriented with tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• High level of confidentiality.
• Basic computer proficiency.

If you are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and contributing to a collaborative team environment, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.