Opportunity for a Certified Hand Therapist (Occupational therapist or Physical Therapist)
University of Virginia
Location
Albemarle County, Virginia
Quick overview
The Certified Hand Therapist provides direct care to complex patients and acts as a role model and supervisor for junior staff. They perform evaluations and execute skilled occupational therapy interventions while participating in professional growth and quality improvement.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy and at least 6 months of relevant experience. They must also be licensed to practice in Virginia and hold an AHA Health Care Provider BLS certification.
Job description
- An Occupational Therapist 2 consistently provides effective direct care to a variety of complex patients.
- In doing so the Therapist acts as a role model and supervisor for junior staff and helps identify patients who have unmet occupational therapy needs.
- A Therapist is focused on expanding clinical knowledge and skills beyond the entry level and sharing this knowledge through in-services and participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- The Therapist acts as a role model and may supervise other staff.
- This level of therapist seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice and begins to assume a leadership role receiving mentoring in this process.
- Therapists at this level may be asked to contribute to performance appraisals.
- Performs occupational therapy evaluations according to professional standards and departmental guidelines.
- Demonstrates knowledge of intervention options and executes a program of skilled occupational therapy intervention.
- Actively participates in professional growth of self and others.
- Actively participates in quality improvement and program development.
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
- Minimum requirements
Education
- Bachelor's
- Degree in
- Occupational
- Therapy
- Experience: 6 months relevant experience.
Licensure
Licensed to practice in Occupational Therapy in the Commonwealth of Virginia. New grads must be licensed within 6 months of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
Physical demands
Job requires frequently bending/stooping/traveling (distance
½ mile). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 – 50lbs. May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
