Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist

Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist - Fairfield, CA

Compensation: $39 - $43 hourly

WE ACCEPT NEW GRADUATES!

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, & Dental

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Dependent care assistance

• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability

• Voluntary benefit plans

• 401(k) plan

• Up to $20,000 for relocation, sign-on bonuses, and/or student loan assistance

Overview: Nexus HR is looking for a licensed Occupational Therapist (Hand Therapist) for a reputable healthcare facility in Fairfield, CA. The ideal candidate will have an affection for people while constantly offering great patient care with a strong emphasis on health and illness prevention.

About the Job

The licensed Occupational Therapist (Hand Therapist) position is for a client of Nexus HR located in Fairfield, CA. The therapist will provide non-operative interventions, preventive care, and post-surgical rehabilitation for a wide variety of upper extremity disorders, ranging from simple fingertip injuries to complex replanted extremities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and design tailored treatment plans for patients to foster their progress.

• Educate caregivers and family members, empowering them with effective patient care strategies.

• Evaluate therapy outcomes and make necessary adjustments for optimal results.

• Stay updated on advancements in treatment practices to ensure patients receive the best care.

• Comply with federal, state, and local certification requirements to maintain the highest standards of care.

• Supervise and mentor Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications :

• Certified by the National Board for Certification

• Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• Outpatient clinic experience

• Ability to care for clients with different personalities

• Comfortable using a computer for various tasks

• Ability to assess patient conditions and work with treatment plans

• Ability to exercise professional judgment and initiative when analyzing problems and recommending solutions