Occupational Therapist-Hand Therapist - Oshtemo Charter Township

Overview · Position: PRN-Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist · Location: 5659 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 · Schedule: Monday-Friday (8-10 hours a week) · Compensation: $40.00-$45.00hr commensurate with experience · NovaCare Rehabilitation is seeking a PRN Hand Therapist-O ...

Job description

Overview

Position: PRN-Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist

Location: 5659 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Schedule: Monday-Friday (8-10 hours a week)

Compensation: $40.00-$45.00hr commensurate with experience

NovaCare Rehabilitation is seeking a PRN Hand Therapist-Occupational Therapist for our outpatient orthopedic center Although a certified hand therapist (CHT) is preferred, we are willing to consider occupational therapist who are eligible to sit for the exam. We have a network of hand therapists and CHTs available for support and are excited to mentor occupational therapists aspiring to be a CHT.

Why Choose Us:

• Hand Therapy Program: Our national hand therapy program spans 32 states, with over 300 CHTs and 300 hand therapists across the country.
• Mentorship: (Available in most regions) Our nationally supported mentorship program is for therapists interested in pursuing their CHT credentials. 
• Educational Opportunities: Take part in the National Upper Extremity (UE) symposium, national journal club, free local continuing education programs, national study group, and additional certification courses.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration: Supervise assistants and aides and contribute to case management.
• High Standard of Care: Stay current and up to date with occupational therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
• Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment, from evaluating and creating a plan of care to treatment and discharge.
• Relationship-Building: Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients. Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) -accredited school of occupational therapy
• CPR certification
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two years of experience in the application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic
• Minimum two years in adult rehabilitation; hand and splinting experience preferred

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans