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SCH CERTIFIED HAND THERAPIST (OT)

8/7/26Sparrow Clinton Hospital

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Job ID: 55166

CHT, UM Health Sparrow Clinton Hospital

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Positions Location: St. Johns, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Develops and implements occupational therapy treatment plans for assigned patients; evaluates and modifies patient care treatments as appropriate.

Essential Duties:

• Consistently exemplifies "on-stage" behavior.
• Is responsible for creating a destination, experience-based service, delivers customized experiences using patient's profiles.
• Completes initial occupational therapy evaluations and develops a treatment plan of care for assigned patients; coordinates acquisition of needed adaptive devices, durable medical equipment and orthoses.
• Designs, implements and modifies therapeutic interventions that may include, but are not limited to, therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy (including soft tissue and joint mobilization): custom splint or brace construction, physical agents or modalities; and patient-related instruction (including home exercise program).
• Provides occupational therapy treatment to restore or maintain patient's ADL skills.
• Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries in a timely manner and in accordance with Hospital policies and insurance requirements.
• Performs occupational therapy re-evaluations to assess patient progress; recommends changes to the treatment plan of care as appropriate.
• Communicates regularly with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patient families, insurance companies and others regarding patient's treatment and progress.
• Provides guidance to assigned staff. Oversees COTA and offers supervisory assistance.
• Duties include, but are not limited to, assigning and reviewing work, training, co-signing documentation, counseling, evaluating staff performance, and participating in hiring and termination decisions.
• Instructs and teaches patients in safe transfers, activities of daily living, correct ambulation, therapeutic exercises and correct usage of exercise equipment; trains family members and caregivers on various therapeutic procedures and home exercises.
• Schedules patient treatments/appointments along with referring patients to other hospital services.
• Assists in maintaining therapy equipment and treatment areas; orders supplies as necessary.
• Responsible for ongoing development of clinical skills through continuing education programs, professional contacts, journal articles, and participation in professional organization.
• Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives. 16. Adheres to the organization's policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

General Requirements • Certified Hand Therapist • Valid State of Michigan Occupational Therapist Certification/Registration and licensure • CPR/BCLS certification Work Experience • Five or more years of related occupational therapy, and Certified Hand Therapist experience Education • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy Specialized Knowledge and Skills • Knowledge of occupational therapy theory and techniques • Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and hospital policies related to the provision of rehabilitation services including HIPAA confidentiality and TJC mandates • Written and computer skills necessary to prepare required documentation • Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate, orally and in written form, with patients, families, physicians, health care professionals, and insurance companies in the exchange of information. Presents self in a warm, professional and caring manner. • Skills necessary to provide guidance, training, prioritize and review the work of assigned staff • Demonstrates professional appearance. • Analytical ability to develop treatment plans based on occupational therapy theory and incorporation of patient and physician goals • Mental ability to complete required documentation in a timely manner, deal with the concerns of patients and their families, and handle frequent scheduling changes • Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, transfer/lift/ reposition patients, assist patients with exercises, and properly operate rehabilitation equipment/devices, and access patient homes which may not be barrier free • Knowledge in custom splint and brace construction

UMH-Sparrow therapists enjoy strong professional development support, including a complimentary Medbridge subscription that provides access to a wide range of continuing education courses. Management is committed to fostering ongoing learning, and UM Health Sparrow hosts multiple courses each year free of charge-ensuring our team has continual opportunities to grow and stay at the forefront of clinical excellence. Also, offer 1:1 treatment model and market leading wages.

UM Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Family

Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health

Requirements:

Shift

• Days

Days Degree Type / Education Level

• Master's

Master's Status

• Part-time Benefit Eligible

Part-time Benefit Eligible Facility

• Sparrow Clinton Hospital

Sparrow Clinton Hospital Experience Level

• Under 4 Years

Under 4 Years

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