Occupational Therapist, Greensboro Hand Center

Overview

The Greensboro Hand Center is looking for a full time occupational therapist to join this dynamic team.  Qualified applicants must possess a strong desire of evidence based practice, patient centered care, organization, and possess effective team collaboration and communication skills.  Certified Hand Therapists desired but not required.  Therapists will have the opportunity to collaborate directly with orthopedic hand surgeons on an ongoing basis.

Responsible for assessment, diagnostic, and /or treatment services to any person when so ordered by a physician, dentist, or podiatrist. Treatment is provided through the employment of physical means such as therapeutic exercise, heat, water, electricity, massage, ultrasound, and the use of rehabilitative procedures and devices. Will assist with acute, outpatient, and pediatric populations. 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Full Time, Days
• Up to $7,500 in Relocation Assistance (for qualified candidates) 
• Located in Greensboro, NC 
• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.   
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters. 
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions 

YOU’LL NEED

• Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of North Carolina with current licensure.
• CPR Certification every two years.
• Valid NC driver's license.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the performance of specialized tests, such as manual muscle testing, goniometry and teaching occupational therapy procedures to the patient, family and other health personnel.
• Performs both individual and comprehensive evaluations with multidisciplinary team members. Provides written summary of diagnostic findings to be incorporated into team plan.
• Plans intervention strategies and communicates effectively with families regarding the child's strengths and weaknesses; work may be performed in homes, agencies, preschools or clinics.
• Provides occupational therapy treatment services including neuro-developmental and sensory motor therapy, developmental stimulation, home programming, equipment demonstration, or other treatment modality to enhance sensory motor functioning and general developmental status.
• Provides documentation of goals and objectives for therapy as well as the course and progress of interventions with the patient. Participates in IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) as needed.
• Participates in chart review of clinical records for quality assurance. Attend relevant workshops and update instruments/tools to ensure most beneficial practices for population served.
• Attends scheduled staff, CDSA, or other committee meetings as needed.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent and effective oral and written communication skills
• Contact with patients, family members, visitors, coworkers and medical staff under a wide variety of circumstances
• Ability to work with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and older adult patients
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Functions effectively under stressful and difficult situations
• Ability to work effectively with the team