Certified Hand Specialist
Company: Emory Health Care
Location: Tucker
Posted on: October 24, 2024
Job Description:
Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. -At Emory
Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits,
valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for
all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to
reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We
provide: -
- Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
- Family-focused benefits
- Wellness incentives
- Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs...and
more!The Certified Hand Specialist is responsible for the
evaluation, plan of care, treatment, re-evaluation, discharge, and
appropriate communications of high quality occupational therapy and
hand therapy services to patients and customers.
- Evaluate and treat patients for whom occupational hand therapy
is medically necessary and document this clearly.
- Develop objective patient goals and establish the type,
frequency and duration of occupational therapy/hand therapy in
collaboration with the referring physician.
- Participate in student clinical clerkships and affiliation
programs in agreement with the AOTA's clinical education agreements
from schools Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as
directed by Center Manager (may include utilization review,
infection control, disaster preparedness, etc.).
- Communicate pertinent patient information to referring
physicians, staff, employers, insurance carriers and rehabilitation
specialists.
- Provide injured worker with guidelines for job modification and
energy conservation in accordance with physician.MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a graduate of an American Occupational Therapy
Association (AOTA) accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
- Specialty certification from Hand Therapy Certification
Commission (HTCC) required in hand therapy.
- National registration and state licensure or registration where
applicable.
- Minimum of two years experience in application of custom
splinting pre and post-op orthopedic is preferred.
- Minimum two years in adult rehabilitation; hand and splinting
experience preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the
American Heart Association required. -Supporting a diverse,
equitable and inclusive culture. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is
dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all
individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national
origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's
status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated
above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and
celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all
individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration
and true belonging for all our patients and team members. Emory
Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce
through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all
aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions,
transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary
administration, benefits, and training. -ACCOMODATIONS: EHC will
provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate
format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion." -PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day
(occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently);
10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs.
max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent
standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers,
typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on
assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors
affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned
work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not
limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste
Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical
shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor
conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries;
Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal
protective equipment, including respirators; environmental
conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work
tasks.
Keywords: Emory Health Care, Columbus , Certified Hand Specialist, Other , Tucker, Georgia
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