Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Outpatient Job Listing at MedStar Health in Baltimore, MD (Job ID 161286)

Description

About the Job

General Summary of Position
As an Occupational / Physical Therapist with Certified Hand Therapist credential you will provide therapeutic interventions to prevent dysfunction restore function and/or reverse the progression of pathology of the upper limb (hand wrist elbow and shoulder) in order to enhance an individual's ability to perform tasks andparticipate fully in daily life situations. Using specialized skills in assessment planning and treatments CHT's assist with improving upper limb function alleviating pain and preventing disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed therapy as outlined by treatment plan and in accordance with practice guidelines. A comprehensive knowledge of the structure of the upper limb is required. As requested CHT's may participate in program planning and protocol development and assist the team in meeting established goals.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation services including review of pertinent history information performance of specific assessments and determination of recommendations and documentation of results. Explains evaluation findings and treatment plan to patient and family and incorporates patient and family in the goals setting.
• Demonstrates proficiency in implementation of treatment protocols based upon evaluation findings and the patient's presentation and the evolving health care environment. Consults with other healthcare professionals as indicated. Recognizes and documents changes in patient's condition requiring modification of the plan of care and/or the need for medical/rehabilitation consultation.
• Completes appropriate discharge planning and follow-up care. Accurately and timely documents and charges for patient care activities in light of our evolving health care environment painting a clear picture of the patient's course of care including focused initial evaluation/plan of care that establishes baseline and goals legible daily encounter notes interim progress summaries and discharge evaluation.
• Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Manage an accurate schedule. Is timely and punctual for meetings. Demonstrates a professional commitment to provide frictionless patient access to care through flexibility adaptability creativity and actions/behaviors that display empathy in our patient consumer driven environment.
• Contributes to the development and achievement of established department goals and objective. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self and organization. Serves as a clinical instructor to assigned students.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in hospital and community-based marketing activities as appropriate to your role.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy required or
• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy required or
• Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy required

Experience

• 3-4 years of experience as an occupational physical therapist with 4000 hours or more in direct practice in hand therapy required

Licenses and Certifications

• Maryland District of Columbia or Virginia licensure required as deemed necessary for your specific location(s). required
• Successful completion of the CHT exam as administered by the HTCC. required
• Every CHT is required to demonstrate continued professional development and competency by recertifying every five years
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Professional competency as a general practitioner in occupational or physical therapy; demonstrates independent use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches.
• Able to work in a team environment; organized timely detail-oriented; customer service skills for interacting with patients including communicating with patients and family members of diverse ages and backgrounds; takes initiative in following through with all procedures and policies; effective communication; must be able to utilize computer systems