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(Archived) Certified Hand Therapist
Job Description
CERTIFIED HAND THERAPIST
The purpose of this job/position is to function as a member of the Rehabilitation Services patient care team by providing occupational therapy OR physical therapy services such as ADL training, energy conservation, splint fabrication, exercise, sensory integration and perceptual/cognitive training to assist patients in improving their function in work, leisure and self-care. Grow your career with us!
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational or Physical Therapy; AND
- 3 years of experience in occupational or physical therapy with a minimum of 4,000 hours of direct practice and experience in hand therapy
- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT); AND
- Current State of Oregon Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist license; AND
- Current American Heart BLS CPR certification required upon hire
- Requires the ability to develop a comprehensive, progressive treatment strategy focused on functional success in acute, community and home settings
- Excellent communication skills, high degree of courtesy, discretion and respect for patients and fellow employees, leadership ability demonstrated by role modeling, professional demeanor, excellent organizational skills, strong triage skills
- Ability to lift 40 lbs., to repeatedly carry equipment weighing move than 5lbs., and to walk extensively on hard and soft surfaces
- Frequent bending and reaching to navigate medical equipment or perform treatment is required
- Requires the ability to respond quickly and appropriately to urgent medical situations that may arise with high risk or medically complex patient populations
- Able to use keyboard and mouse frequently for documentation and communications
- Will include travel between clinics, CHH1 and CHH2
- This is in a busy clinic setting
- Able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
GENEROUS BENEFIT PACKAGE (For qualified FT roles):
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
- $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
- Retirement: Choose between pension plan or employee matching voluntary savings plan
- Vacation - Up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
- Sick Leave - Up to 96 hours per year
- 8 paid holidays per year
- Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Cutting edge Wellness Platform
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Discounts