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Local Contract Occupational Therapist

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Medasource
  • 5x8 hrs
  • Referral Bonus
$33-43/hour
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Medasource is seeking a local contract Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Occupational Therapist
  • Discipline: Therapy
  • Duration: 52 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours
  • Employment Type: Local Contract

Occupational Hand Therapist

Location: Montgomery, OH

Client: OrthoAlliance

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 52 weeks

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position: A hand therapist with an occupational therapist license or a physical therapist license who specializes in treating individuals with conditions affecting the hands and upper extremity. A qualified hand therapist can evaluate and treat any problem related to the upper extremity.

Essential Job Functions:

Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with hand and upper extremity conditions to determine their needs, limitations, and goals.
Treatment Planning: Develop customized treatment plans based on individual patient assessments, medical history, and the nature of the injury or condition.
Orthotic Fabrication: Design and create custom orthotic devices, such as splints or braces, to support and protect injured or surgically repaired hands and arms.
Therapeutic Interventions: Administer a wide range of therapeutic techniques, including manual therapy, exercises, and modalities like ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and heat/cold therapy.
Scar Management: Address scar tissue issues through manual techniques, scar massage, and other therapeutic interventions to improve scar mobility and appearance.
Wound Care: Provide wound care for patients with hand injuries or post-operative wounds to promote healing and prevent infection.
Pain Management: Develop pain management strategies, which may include modalities and techniques to alleviate pain and discomfort.
Range of Motion Restoration: Work to restore and improve joint mobility, muscle strength, and range of motion in the hand and upper extremity.
Functional Training: Implement exercises and activities that focus on restoring functional hand and arm abilities, such as grasping, gripping, and fine motor skills.
Edema Control: Employ techniques to manage and reduce swelling (edema) in the hand and upper extremity.
Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about their conditions, treatment plans, and home exercise programs to promote recovery and prevent.

Licensing/Certification

Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy License
Certified Hand therapist (CHT)--preferred
Skills:

Experience with Hand Therapy
Customer Service
Communication
Creative Problem Solving

Medasource Job ID #JO-2310-140251.

Benefits

  • Vision benefits
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Referral bonus
  • Holiday Pay
  • Weekly pay

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