Hand Therapist - Orthopaedic Surgery - Flexi

Position Description:

Location: UAB Highlands

Schedule: Flexi Day Shift

Under general/direct supervision and according to UAHSF established policies and procedures, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities for specific age and patient population of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required: Graduate from an American Occupational Therapy accredited academic program.

Successful completion of the AOTA Registration Examination. Previous responsible work experience in clinical area of expertise; documented in fieldwork appraisals. Minimum of one year experience in hand therapy required or completion of a three (3) month internship at UAB Medicine's Hand Therapy clinic.

Preferred: Five years of clinical upper extremity experience.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:

Required: Current AOTA registration.

Current ALOTA license. Current CPR certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Preferred: CHT or actively working on obtaining certification.

TRAITS & SKILLS:

Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one's own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.