Certified Hand Therapist / Occupational Therapist

Shift:

Certified Hand Therapist

CHT's and Occupational Therapists with hand experience are encouraged to apply! We partner with our physicians, nurses and other hospital staff to provide the best Serious Medicine and Extraordinary Care available in the region. We are excited to have Forbes Magazine recognize us in their list of American's top employers and the best employer in Nebraska. Come join us!!

Details:

• Full time, 40 hours / Benefit eligible
• First Shift
• Location split between Bellevue Medical Center and Lauritzen Outpatient Center

Why Nebraska Medicine:

• Our shared values reflect who we are and why we're here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing.
• Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement
• Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care
• Forbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of American's top employers and the best employer in Nebraska

Duties: Certified Hand Therapist
Perform evaluations, planning, and implementation of upper extremity treatments and fabrication of orthoses. Independently assess and treat a variety of complex ortho and trauma injuries of the upper extremity. Demonstrate proficiency and expertise in orthosis fabrication in order to assist with walk-in patients from hand surgeons' clinics. Assist with department goal setting, program planning, clinical instruction, and staff instruction in order to maintain a progressive and educationally motivated staff. Carry out day to day communication and duties with teamwork and professionalism.

Required Qualifications: Certified Hand Therapist

• Graduate of an approved program for occupational therapy OR physical therapy with a Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, strong team orientation, and proficiency with items found in a typical rehab facility (e.g., transfer and ADL adaptive equipment and splint supplies) required.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Nebraska required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon completion of unit orientation required.
• Physical Agent Modality certification required.
• Must hold the Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credentials through Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) required.

Duties: Occupational Therapist

Perform evaluations, planning, and implementation of occupational therapy treatments. Assist with department goal setting, program planning, clinical instruction, and staff instruction in order to maintain a progressive and educationally motivated staff. Carry out day to day communication and duties with teamwork and professionalism.

Required Qualifications: Occupational Therapist

• Graduate of an approved program for occupational therapy with a Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, strong team orientation, and proficiency with items found in a typical OT facility (e.g., transfer and ADL adaptive equipment and splint supplies) required.
• National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy registered or eligible to take exam is required.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Nebraska is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon completion of unit orientation required.

Preferred Qualifications: Occupational Therapist

• Physical Agent Modality Certification preferred.