CERTIFIED HAND THERAPIST

Company Description

Our growing community hospital serving Maryland’s Charles County in LaPlata offers all of the services and amenities of a bigger metro hospital with the personal attention of our caring staff. At University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM CRMC), our talented and diverse groups of professionals represent our strength. Through teamwork and a collaborative work environment, we proudly serve our patients and our community with unwavering commitment. It’s our passion for people that motivates us to do great work every single day.

The hospital has approximately 110 beds, and approximately 260,000 sq. ft. of space.  There are five Operating Rooms, approximately 41 Exam/Treatments rooms in the Emergency Department, a Wound Care Center, and Infusion Center located within the hospital campus.  CRMC also operates approximately Medical Practices, to include an Endoscopy Center, and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center that are located off-site all within an approximate five-mile radius of the main hospital Campus.

We are consistently named among the top 100 Best Places to Work in Maryland. Employees have the opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive and stimulating environment. Our excellent employee benefits support a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Certified Hand Therapist provides total, comprehensive care to patients by applying therapy methods and modalities in an organized and systematic manner according to hospital/department policies.

Job Summary

Delivers therapy services through the evaluation of patient needs, goal determination, and development of treatment plans according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.

Primary Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

• Performs hand therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted standards, Maryland Department of Health Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, code of ethics, and departmental and/or organizational policies and procedures. 
• Performs patient assessments and develops individualized treatment plan programs for clients/patients to improve movement, manage pain, and/or prevent injury.  Develops and maintains long- and short-term treatment objectives and re-evaluates and modifies treatment programs as necessary.
• Records patient evaluations, re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record, in accordance with departmental documentation standards.
• Informs patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members of evaluation results and plan for treatment and refers for further evaluation.
• Plans and provides therapy education and counseling to individuals.
• Provides mentorship and training to clinical team members and/or students as eligible based on departmental needs.
• Demonstrates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and suggests areas for improvement to colleagues in a tactful and considerate manner. Proposes performance improvement topics and alternate treatment techniques to improve therapy services.
• Reports clinical and operational issues to departmental leadership and assists in their resolution to assure high quality care and efficient departmental operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

As a member of our team, you will experience:

• A supportive, stimulating and collaborative work environment
• A comprehensive benefits package to support your health and a balanced lifestyle - including health, vision, and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage, Tax-Free Savings Plans, and more!
• Generous tuition reimbursement to support your continuing education and professional growth.
• At Charles Regional we are willing to support therapists in pursuit of further specialist certification training such as pelvic health or lymphedema.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
• Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships

Qualifications

Education & Experience - Required

• Education:  Bachelor’s Degree Required; Master’s degree preferred.

• CERTIFICATION/ LICENSURE/ REGISTRATION:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• State Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy License