Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist Part Time Days Job at Stanford Health Care ValleyCare
Stanford Health Care ValleyCare Dublin, CA 94568
$44.09 - $55.12 an hour
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Day - 10 Hour (United States of America)
Job Summary
Performs direct patient care activities and maintenance/expansion of hand clinic programs. Assesses patients and establishes appropriate treatment plan according to diagnosis based upon professional standards. Provides appropriate treatment of patients using specific modalities and treatment techniques. Accurately documents treatments and care of patients and communicates with other team members. Participates in individual and department continuous improvement and education activities.
Essential Functions
- Performs and documents an initial evaluation, interprets data to identify problems, and determines functional limitations prior to intervention
- Establishes functional, measurable goals with appropriate timelines, and includes the patient and/or caregiver in the goal setting
- Evaluates the effectiveness of treatment at various stages and makes adjustments to achieve maximum benefit or discharges when treatment no long needed
- Ensures patient education, proper fit and use for assistive devices as necessary.
- Supervises PTA, PSM Aide, students and volunteers as the clinical schedule dictates
- Fabricate and adjust static and dynamic splints, including but not limited to carpometacarpal, cock-up, resting, and flexion and extension dynamic splints.
- Assess post-surgical and post-traumatic injuries and implement treatment protocols.
- Perform ergonomic evaluations, write up findings, recommend appropriate equipment and do appropriate patient education
- Establish and perform work simulation activities and functional capacity evaluations.
- Participates in team and hospital wide meetings, committees and initiatives as assigned
- Assists with department finances with accurate daily billing practices, actively daily maintenance of patient care schedule.
- Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare – ValleyCare’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions
Job Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy from an accredited university in the USA
Experience
- 2+ years of experience as an OT or PT.
- Proven record of continuing education in related topics.
- PT or OT Licensure in State of California or National Certification in Occupational Therapy.
- Certified Hand Therapist designation or 4 years of experience working in Hand Therapy Clinic with Certified Hand Therapists.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Good physical condition, which requires moderate lifting of equipment and patients.
- Ability to work flexible schedules and varying locations as assigned
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of the hospital and departments
- Strong organization
- Strong time management ability
- Problem solver and critical thinker with the ability to anticipate possible issues
- Strong computer skills
- Self-initiative
- Knowledge of Medicare documentation standards
- Knowledge of hospital safety, quality and joint commission standards
- Knowledge of standard medical abbreviations for documentation
Physical Demand and Working Conditions
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare (SHC - VC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $44.09 - $55.12 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
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