Certified Hand Therapist, Lead in Upper Arlington, Ohio at Orthopedic One

Position Summary: This position is responsible for being a liaison between their home clinic and Hand Therapy leadership while also providing specialized skills in assessment, planning and treatment to prevent dysfunction, restore function and/or reverse the progression of pathology of the upper limb. Excellent clinical judgment and therapeutic interventions will be utilized to treat surgical and non-surgical conditions. Rehabilitation will be inclusive of the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder girdle, cervical area and how these areas affect the entire upper quarter.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Treatment:

1. Evaluate upper extremity and relevant patient characteristics.
2. Obtain and review medical, psychosocial, vocational, and avocational history.
3. Identify factors that may affect rehab potential.
4. Conduct assessment and identify impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities.
5. Determine prognosis and plan of care.
6. Establish functional and measurable goals of intervention with an anticipated time frame for attainment.
7. Establish frequency and duration of interventions in collaboration with the patient and referring physician within the guidelines of third-party payers.
8. Implement and modify therapeutic interventions.
9. Complete assessment and accurate fabrication of custom orthoses.
10. Develop patient education plans and home programs.
11. Collaborate with other therapists, physicians, and nurse practitioners to ensure the highest quality of care and best outcomes.
12. Promote professional practice by utilizing evidence-based practice; interpreting and applying clinical research and outcomes studies; assessing patient satisfaction; maintaining ethical standards; and complying with safety, regulatory agency, and organizational standards and procedures with particular attention to confidentiality.
13. Document and bill for services provided.
14. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Lead Responsibilities:

1. Regularly answers questions and concerns specific to the assigned location. Communicate these questions and concerns to leadership to ensure they align with departmental expectations.
2. Monitor and communicate supply and equipment needs.
3. Answer front desk questions regarding scheduling, patient intake, and referral/authorization questions.
4. Answer clinical questions and communicate challenging cases to leadership.
5. Manage and balance the schedule between therapists.
6. Assist leadership with organizing and planning quarterly leadership meetings with surgeons and hand therapists.

Records and Reports:

1. Prepare documentation and reports, ensuring confidentiality of all records:
   • Evaluation including thorough assessment with functional and measurable goals.
   • Daily and Progress reports to include progression of treatment and reasoning for the need for skilled care.
   • All Documentation to be completed and provided to physician/agencies within the department's time frame.
   • Completion of peer reviews/chart audits with written feedback
   • Special reports as requested by the Director and/or Manager.

Professional Status and Public Relations:

1. Maintains current professional knowledge of techniques and trends in the field through consistent communication with peers, physicians/mid-levels as well as self-study.
2. Attends conventions, meetings, or special courses whenever possible and shares gained information with the department/facility personnel.
3. Prepares and presents educational presentations to department and community groups as requested.
4. Maintains positive relationships with hand team, patients, physicians, mid-levels and community.

Teamwork:

1. Works cooperatively with coworkers, providers, and management.
2. Shares knowledge and insights with co-workers in a constructive manner.
3. Willingly provides coverage to department, staying beyond scheduled ending time when clinic schedule demands it, volunteering to cover time off or unexpected absences, maintaining workflow in department without direct supervision.
4. Addresses conflicts with person directly before involving manager or uninvolved peers.
5. Is considerate of others with regard to taking breaks or meal periods, use of computer and telephone, and noise in department.

Policies and Procedures

1. Knows and complies with policies and procedures as included in the Orthopedic One Employee Handbook and policies and procedures documents.
2. Provides assistance and support to leadership in implementing policies and procedures as necessary.
3. Actively participates in training and conducting day-to-day work activities by adhering to all policies and procedures as enumerated in compliance and risk management programs.

Minimum of 5 years of experience with a Bachelor’s, Master's, or Doctorate in Occupational or Physical Therapy. Hand Therapy Certification is required. Minimum of 1 year of employment as a CHT at Orthopedic One. The position will require full-time status, 30-40 hours per week.