Occupational Therapist- CHT - Therapy Partners Group

Salary $85,000- $100,000/annually based on experience

El Dorado Physical Therapy, a member of Therapy Partners Group, has been the premier provider for outpatient orthopedics serving El Dorado County surrounding communities for over 25 years. We are known for providing the highest quality individualized care for our patients and our team of highly skilled physical therapists who are passionate about helping patients achieve their goals.

Whether you are just graduating from an OT program or are an experienced Occupational Therapist, you already know how to examine, diagnose, and treat. You understand what this job entails, so here comes the fun part - deciding where to take your talents!

Join us where the warmth and camaraderie of a tight-knit community meets top-notch resources. As an outpatient occupational therapist on our team, you'll benefit from the best of both worlds! Be the hometown hero, backed by big company support.

Why you'll love being our teammate:

• Work for a locally known brand with deep neighborhood roots
• Grow your skills through a plethora of internal options
• 12-month new grad success program (for those making the school to career transition)
• Residency & Fellowships
• Generous continuing education allowance
• Guide others as a mentor
• Leadership pathways & training
• Promotional opportunities
• Enjoy the variety and hours offered in an outpatient setting
• Feel understood by your CEO and COO, because they are clinicians too
• Remember your options! Internally transfer across 7 states if you want or need to
• Soak up that communal feel, but take advantage of company benefits 

In addition to the duties outlined in this position summary above, the following duties are the responsibility and subject to over-site by the Hand Therapist.

●        Developing treatment plans that utilize specific exercises or equipment to improve strength, range of motion, and function of the hands and wrists.

●        Provide specified occupational therapy therapeutic procedures upon referral of patient from appropriate healthcare providers.

●        Assisting clients with adapting to life changes caused by injuries or disease by teaching them new skills or ways of performing tasks.

●        Document all assessments, plans, procedures, and pertinent, interactions regarding the patient’s treatment in occupational therapy.

●        Provide occupational therapy consultations to other health professionals.

●        Providing physical therapy services such as massage, heat treatment, and ultrasound therapy.

●        Performing hand therapy treatments such as massages and other forms of soft tissue manipulation.

●        Keep all patient interactions confidential with the informed consent of the patient.

●        Observing patients performing tasks such as writing or feeding themselves to assess their progress.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

●        Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.

●        Thorough knowledge in problem solving and presentation skills.

●        Thorough knowledge of business acumen

●        Action oriented and driven for results.

●        Excellent customer service skills.

●        Ability to maintain strictest confidentiality.

●        Ability to communicate complex information in a well thought-out easily understood manner, both orally and in writing in a variety of settings and styles.

●        Ability to delegate and communicate in an honest, direct, and professional manner, relating well to others to build rapport and effective relationships.

●        Ability to demonstrate active listening by asking clarifying questions, identify and share relevant information and solicit feedback from others and give and receives feedback objectively.

●        Ability to practice time management, timely decision making, and conflict management.

●        Commitment to company core values.

Education and Experience

     Experience: Minimum one-year clinical experience as a Hand Therapist / Certification in Hand Therapy

     Education: Bachelor’s degree in health-related field and Graduate Degree and/or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy 

Current License or Certification

     Appropriate state licensure, certification, or registration (per state requirements), current and in good standing.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

     Requires prolonged standing, some bending, stooping pulling and stretching.  Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, mouse, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office and/or clinic equipment.  Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and/or present charts, notes, and reports.  

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