Description

American Traveler is hiring an Outpatient Occupational Therapist specializing in hand therapy, with CHT certification and 2+ years of hand experience preferred.

Details

• Outpatient setting split between a hand clinic and adult outpatient clinic
• 3 days per week at the main hand clinic location and 2 days per week at an affiliate clinic location
• Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday
• No floating required within this specific position
• Candidates may float within the hospital system or to nearby affiliate hospitals per unit policy
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active OT or PT license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience specializing in hand therapy preferred
• CHT (Certified Hand Therapist) certification preferred
• BLS certification required (AHA, traditional course; RQI not accepted)
• Epic charting experience required
• Expertise in custom splinting required
• Expertise in complex hand trauma and surgical cases required
• No new graduates considered
• References required

Additional Information

• Treat adult outpatient hand clinic patients including hand injuries, nerve injuries, tendon repairs, and reattachments
• Perform splinting (functional, static, Orthoplast), electrical stimulation, paraffin bath, and ultrasound modalities
• Conduct evaluations, assessments, reassessments, discharge planning, and plan of care documentation
• Provide patient and family education as part of care
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restriction
• Returning staff must have a gap of 6+ months since last assignment to be eligible
• RTO must be submitted upfront and should not exceed 2 weeks
• COVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions