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This position is part time with the possibility of going to full time at which point benefits would be added.

The practice of Hand Therapy shall include assessment, treatment, planning, implementing, education, communication and demonstration of leadership to address the needs of patients and their families as well as to foster a positive working relationship among professionals and ancillary staff. The Hand Therapist will practice within defined standards of care and direct the practice of support staff in order to achieve the patient\'s functional goals. Responsibilities Patient Care* Evaluates the patient by performing chart review, interpreting tests and measurements appropriate to discipline and patient diagnosis. Performs treatments and patient care activities in a timely manner following appropriate protocols and guidelines. Develops appropriate plan of care that include goals and home instructions in conjunction with other team members, patient and family. Delegates selected treatment to supportive personnel with assumption of responsibility for care of patient and continuing supervision of supportive personnel. Documentation* Plans specific measures to meet assessed learning needs and documents in patient record. Presents information clearly and in a manner appropriate to the level of patient and family understanding. Implements the treatment plan and evaluates and records the patient responses to the treatment sessions. Participates in the development of individual discharge plans that are responsive to patient/family concerns. Able to revise/update plan based on assessment. Completes documentation per department policy.

• Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee\'s area of responsibility. Ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates. Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame. Completes charges in a timely manner and according to proper procedures. Meets productivity goals according to departmental standards. Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety

Qualifications Education Bachelor\'s degree- RequiredMaster\'s degree- Preferred Certificates and Licensure Current Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist in the state of Arizona- Prefer- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)- RequiredBLS (American Heart Association)\ Experience Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs. .

Responsibilities:

• The practice of Hand Therapy shall include assessment, treatment, planning, implementing, education, communication and demonstration of leadership to address the needs of patients and their families as well as to foster a positive working relationship among professionals and ancillary staff
• This person may be caring for infants, children, adolescents and/or senior patients and will have the knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of these populations
• The Hand Therapist will practice within defined standards of care and direct the practice of support staff in order to achieve the patient\'s functional goals
• Patient Care* Evaluates the patient by performing chart review, interpreting tests and measurements appropriate to discipline and patient diagnosis
• Performs treatments and patient care activities in a timely manner following appropriate protocols and guidelines