Occupational Therapist - Nashville Floater - All Nashville locations

Certified Hand Therapist Preferred

POSITION GOAL
To perform occupational therapy/hand therapy treatments, evaluations and related services
established by state law.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and administers occupational therapy (OT) treatments for patients referred by qualified physicians.
• Observe and become aware of progress of patient, discuss with physician as necessary.
• Record progress notes on a daily basis.
• Instruct patients in home exercise programs and provide written instructions as appropriate.
• Fabricate splints, braces, hand and wrist covers. Etc.…to support hand therapy treatments as required.
• Provide for a comfortable, orderly, clean and safe clinic environment.
• Comply with all national and state guidelines as required by law.
• Provide effective and ethical intervention to promote healing and restore function.
• Participates in educational opportunities to maintain licensure and facilitate the highest standard of practice.
• Assign work to and instruct Rehab Aides
• Communicate progress, both written and verbal to patient, physicians and lead therapist as necessary

HUGHSTON RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize effective communication skills (written and verbal) interacting with co-workers, other

clinic employees, supervisors, and outside vendors.

• Promote The Hughston Clinic’s role in the community by greeting and interacting with all

patients, families, visitors, vendors, and guests in a courteous and respectful manner.

• Provides support or relief for other staff as needed.
• Demonstrates confidentiality in all aspects to include both patient and non-patient issues.
• Reflect THC values and is sensitive to THC’s ethical and compliance principals in his/her daily

activities.

• Promote resolution of concerns and conflict by routing through correct mechanism or resolving

the situation.

• Able to prioritize daily functions/tasks
• Display a willingness to put forth effort in problem solving
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential Functions: Lift and carry 50 pounds, move patients and equipment
Marginal Functions:.Reach for and manipulate equipment and patient, visual acuity, hearing and
speaking
Accommodations: Standard hand clinic equipment provided
Environmental Factors: General medical hospital environment
OSHA Category: I

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Experience: Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) preferred. Two (2) years previous OT experience preferred.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational therapy required
Special Qualifications: Must have current Occupational Therapy license, State Modalities certification
preferred. Current BLS certification required
Outside Relationship: Maintain excellent working relationship with physicians
Interaction With Other Departments: All Hospital and Clinic departments