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Local Contract Occupational Therapist - $33-43 per hour
Medasource • Cincinnati, OH 45208 • Posted 12 days ago
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Medasource is seeking a local contract Occupational Therapist for a 52-week contract job in Cincinnati, Ohio. The role involves treating individuals with conditions affecting the hands and upper extremity, including conducting comprehensive assessments, developing treatment plans, designing and creating orthotic devices, administering therapeutic techniques, and educating patients on their conditions and treatment plans.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with hand and upper extremity conditions to determine their needs, limitations, and goals.
- Develop customized treatment plans based on individual patient assessments, medical history, and the nature of the injury or condition.
- Design and create custom orthotic devices, such as splints or braces, to support and protect injured or surgically repaired hands and arms.
- Administer a wide range of therapeutic techniques, including manual therapy, exercises, and modalities like ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and heat/cold therapy.
- Address scar tissue issues through manual techniques, scar massage, and other therapeutic interventions to improve scar mobility and appearance.
- Provide wound care for patients with hand injuries or post-operative wounds to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Develop pain management strategies, which may include modalities and techniques to alleviate pain and discomfort.
- Work to restore and improve joint mobility, muscle strength, and range of motion in the hand and upper extremity.
- Implement exercises and activities that focus on restoring functional hand and arm abilities, such as grasping, gripping, and fine motor skills.
- Employ techniques to manage and reduce swelling (edema) in the hand and upper extremity.
- Educate patients and their families about their conditions, treatment plans, and home exercise programs to promote recovery and prevent complications.
Qualifications
Required
- Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy License
- Experience with Hand Therapy
- Customer Service skills
- Communication skills
- Creative Problem Solving skills
Preferred
- Certified Hand therapist (CHT)
About Medasource
Medasource is a prominent healthcare staffing and consulting company operating in the United States and globally. They specialize in providing highly-skilled professionals to healthcare organizations for staffing needs and offer consulting services in areas like electronic health record implementation and healthcare analytics. Founded in 2002, Medasource has established itself as a reputable and reliable partner in the industry.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Medasource is seeking a local contract Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: 52 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Occupational Hand Therapist
Location: Montgomery, OH
Client: OrthoAlliance
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 52 weeks
Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position: A hand therapist with an occupational therapist license or a physical therapist license who specializes in treating individuals with conditions affecting the hands and upper extremity. A qualified hand therapist can evaluate and treat any problem related to the upper extremity.
Essential Job Functions:
Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with hand and upper extremity conditions to determine their needs, limitations, and goals.
Treatment Planning: Develop customized treatment plans based on individual patient assessments, medical history, and the nature of the injury or condition.
Orthotic Fabrication: Design and create custom orthotic devices, such as splints or braces, to support and protect injured or surgically repaired hands and arms.
Therapeutic Interventions: Administer a wide range of therapeutic techniques, including manual therapy, exercises, and modalities like ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and heat/cold therapy.
Scar Management: Address scar tissue issues through manual techniques, scar massage, and other therapeutic interventions to improve scar mobility and appearance.
Wound Care: Provide wound care for patients with hand injuries or post-operative wounds to promote healing and prevent infection.
Pain Management: Develop pain management strategies, which may include modalities and techniques to alleviate pain and discomfort.
Range of Motion Restoration: Work to restore and improve joint mobility, muscle strength, and range of motion in the hand and upper extremity.
Functional Training: Implement exercises and activities that focus on restoring functional hand and arm abilities, such as grasping, gripping, and fine motor skills.
Edema Control: Employ techniques to manage and reduce swelling (edema) in the hand and upper extremity.
Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about their conditions, treatment plans, and home exercise programs to promote recovery and prevent.
Licensing/Certification
Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy License
Certified Hand therapist (CHT)--preferred
Skills:
Experience with Hand Therapy
Customer Service
Communication
Creative Problem Solving
Medasource Job ID #JO-2310-140251.
About Medasource- Here at Medasource, the heartbeat of healthcare meets boundless opportunities! As a leading national healthcare consulting firm, we're dedicated to creating an unmatched experience for our consultants. We look for passionate individuals who not only embrace learning and adaptability but radiate excellence in the fast-paced world of healthcare.
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- Medical benefits
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- Referral bonus
- Holiday Pay
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