Occupational Therapist (Hand Therapist) - Fairfield, CA
Compensation: $85,000 to $95,000 per year
Benefits:
Medical
Vision
Dental
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent care assistance
Company-paid life insurance and long term disability
Voluntary benefit plans
401k 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