• Occupational Therapist, Hand Specialist

    SSM Health (Oklahoma City, OK)


    It's more than a career, it's a calling.

     

    OK-SSM Health Medical Group Oklahoma City 6201

    Worker Type:

    Regular

    Job Summary:

    Performs initial evaluations, develops treatment plans and sets appropriate goals to assist patients in achieving their maximum functional level.

    Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Administers and evaluates tests of musculoskeletal, neurological and physiological responses to determine functioning.

    + Develops appropriate treatment plans based on an patient evaluation.

    + Designs and fabricates orthotics and adaptive equipment. Initiates and performs treatments through the use of exercise, manual therapy, physical agents and rehabilitation.

    + Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting.

    + Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    EDUCATION

    + Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in state of practice

    EXPERIENCE

    + Three years' experience

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    + Constant standing.

    + Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

    + Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.

    + Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

    + Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).

    + Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.

    + Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

    + Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

    + Occasional lifting/moving patients.

    + Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.

    + Occasional driving.

    + Rare crawling.

    REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

    Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

    State of Work Location: Illinois

    + Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

    + And

    + Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission

    State of Work Location: Missouri

    + Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

    + And

    + Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission

    State of Work Location: Oklahoma

    + Occupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board

    + And

    + Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission

    State of Work Location: Wisconsin

    + Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

    + And

    + Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission

    Work Shift:

    Day Shift (United States of America)

    Job Type:

    Employee

    Department:

    2053000040 Hand Center

    Scheduled Weekly Hours:

    40

    Benefits:

    SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

     

    + **Paid Parental Leave** **:** we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

    + **Flexible Payment Options:** our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

    + **Upfront Tuition Coverage** : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

     

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