Occupational/Physical Therapist, Hand Therapy Specialist

OCR has been the premier provider of orthopaedic care in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska for 55 years! As we continue to grow, we are looking for individuals who share our values and are looking to contribute to our mission and vision. Are you passionate about patient care, teamwork, and inspiring others? If so, join the specialists in the medicine of motion today!
 
The Hand Therapy Specialist plans and conducts individualized occupational therapy programs to help patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities. They teach patients skills and techniques to use adaptive equipment for participating in activities.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Evaluates the extent of the patient’s disabilities and limitations to determine appropriate treatment programs.
  • Plans therapy programs and administers treatment to restore body function and strength, relieving pain and preventing disability.
  • Maintains medical records of evaluation, treatment, and progress of each patient. 
  • Demonstrates and maintains proficiency in rehabilitation of the hand/upper extremity, including knowledge of post-surgical progression and fabrication of custom orthoses.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree is required.
  • One year previous orthopaedic and manual therapy experience, preferred.
  • Licensed Occupational Therapist within the state of Colorado. Must be in good standings. 
  • Credentialed as a Certified Hand Therapist, preferred.
  • Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, required. 
  • Core competencies in job knowledge, communication, customer service, planning/organizing, quantity, and confidentiality.
  • Position requires valid driver’s license, acceptable motor vehicle history, valid and free from restrictions, and must have appropriate vehicle insurance coverage. Ability to travel between all OCR locations.
Physical Requirements
  • This position works in a typical medical environment. There are regular interruptions and significant distractions to work including, but not limited to: phones ringing; staff walking by; patients to attend to; noisy conversations that carry; and answering questions asked by others. The person in this position must frequently communicate with patients, doctors, coworkers, and others verbally as well as utilizing various equipment such as telephones, cell phones, text/instant messaging, email, and other means.
  • This position frequently moves around the clinic for up to 12 hours a day; and frequently assists patients in turning or sitting in a bed on a daily basis; as well as assists patients with rising from a bed or gurney, transferring to a wheelchair, and/or returning to a bed or wheelchair. This position also frequently pushes wheelchairs and must be able to move or lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Retirement savings and profit-sharing plan participation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Continuing Medical Education
  • Paid Holidays & Time Off
  • Company-sponsored events

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status, and a waiting period may apply.

Applications will be accepted until September 22, 2024 but the role will remain open until the position is filled.

 
Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. OCR is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual experience and qualifications, without regard to a person’s race, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other protected status.
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