Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy

Company Description

Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Hand therapy focuses on the upper extremities, including the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, to improve function and help patients return to daily activities.

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What you will do:

Evaluates and re-evaluates referred patients ability to perform functional skills and
plans a treatment program designed to meet identified goals.

Utilizes therapeutic techniques involving exercise, adaptive equipment, and splint fabrications. Activities of daily living are emphasized. Creates or assists in the development of functional aids and performs routine equipment adjustments as needed. Provides patient education in conjunction with therapeutic treatments.

Initiates communication with physicians and other professionals to ensure
coordination of treatment efforts. Contacts family members and outside agents.
Maintains ongoing communication with immediate Supervisor, subordinates, and peers.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy is required

Experience & Skills:
New Grads and Experienced OT's welcome.
Licensure/Certification: 
Must be a Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of Florida is required.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners.

Ministry/Facility Information:

• Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.
• We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
• We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.
• Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
• Retirement savings program with employer matching
   

Legal Info

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.