Location: UC Health Hoxworth Department: UC Health Outpatient Rehab Services: Hand Therapy Hours: Full-Time, 32 Hours/Week Shift: First Occupational Hand Therapist (OT), Full-Time, First Shift, Occupational Therapy UC Health is hiring a full-time Occupational Hand Therapist (OT) for the Occupational Therapy's department for the first shift at UC Hoxworth. The Occupational Therapist will support the University of Cincinnati Medical Center's rehabilitation service's' department and Greater Cincinnati's only Level I Trauma Center, delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs. The major focus will be on evaluating, planning, and implement Physical Therapy treatment programs for referred patients in order to restore function, prevent disability, reduce pain, and return to his/her maximum function. Follow hospital department approved policies related to documentation, attendance, education, etc. Show respect and courtesy to all staff, patients, and visitors.License to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Ohio. CPR Certification | Minimum Required: Recently certified, licensed or graduates within past 12 months. Preferred: 2 or more years of hand therapy experience and/or CHT

• Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from a school accredited by AOTA.
• License & Certification:
  • License to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Ohio.
  • CPR Certification.
• Years of Experience:
  • Recently certified, licensed or graduates within past 12 months.
  • Preferred: 1-2 years equivalent experience of hand therapy experience and/or CHT

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Evaluation and treatment of 100% orthopedic hand/upper extremity patient caseload

Collaboration and communication with hand surgeons and physician staff

Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Rec