Hand Therapy Fellow - Twin Cities Orthopedics

The Hand Therapy Fellow is responsible for actively participating in the Hand Therapy Fellowship Program for a cumulative of 51 weeks that includes both didactic and experiential learning opportunities in addition to delivering exceptional patient care while performing evaluations as well as developing and administering treatment plans in an outpatient hand therapy clinic effectively and efficiently.

This is a full-time position working M-F with typical hours of 8:00am - 4:30 pm, but these hours may vary slightly based on MD schedules. The Hand Therapy Fellow will travel to several of our TCO hand therapy clinics for didactic learning from various occupational therapists.

Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

Essential Functions:

• Routinely evaluate and treat outpatient conditions in consultation with physician.


• Occasionally evaluate and treat outpatient conditions under direct access


• Effectively choose and apply wide variety of therapeutic exercises, modalities, manual therapy, and other treatments in accordance with Minnesota State Practice Act or the state in which you practice


• Apply lawful and ethical use of therapy services in daily treatments


• Document patient care services according to regulatory and department guidelines


• Attend and actively participate in weekly education modules, laboratory and experiential learning opportunities as well as 1:1 mentoring sessions


• Direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) may be required


• Collaborate with physicians, managers and staff across the organization


• Ability to work in a fast-paced outpatient orthopedic setting


• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on clinic needs including but not limited to variable shifts, multiple clinic locations, etc.


• Maintain safe environment for self, staff and patients


• Participate in continuing education routinely in order to maintain state license


• Routinely participate and share knowledge obtained from continuing education courses with staff and the community at the direction of the department or organization


• Occasionally participate in community functions relating to TCO outreach events throughout the year.


• Any and all other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program; Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s or Doctorate Degree preferred


• Active Minnesota (or state in which you practice) state license in Occupational Therapy


• NBCOT Certification


• 1 year experience as an occupational therapist preferred, but not require

Next Steps:

• Applicants will receive an email from the Hand Therapy Fellowship Team following submission of their application requesting the following: 
  
  
  
  • Cover Letter
  
  
  • CV
  
  
  • 4 Essay Questions
  
  
  • 2 letters of recommendation 
  
  
  
  

Benefits & Compensation:  

• Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience.


• In addition to our generous benefits package, we offer competitive salaries including performance-based quarterly bonus earning potential.


• We offer a comprehensive benefits package - to learn more click here.
  
  
  
  • Employees working 30+ hours per week (60 hours per pay period) are eligible for our Medical (w/Maternity Bundle), Dental & Vision plans, as well as Tuition Reimbursement.
  
  
  • All employees, regardless of hours, are eligible for 401(k) w/ Profit Sharing, Employee Assistance Program, Lifetime Fitness Subsidy, Car Rental discounts, Home, Auto, & Pet insurance savings programs & more.
  
  
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds independently and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance.


• Requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, and move continuously throughout the shift.


• Must be able to frequently perform physical activities such as pushing, pulling, and reaching.


• Visual acuity to read electronic and paper documents.


• Auditory ability to participate in phone or video calls clearly.


• Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computer, phone, printer).

Setting:

• Clinic

Essential Requirements: 

Ability to: 

• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices, and business ethics guidelines. 


• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.) 


• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance. 


• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately, and meet deadlines. Prioritize workload effectively.


• Communicate respectfully and professionally in face-to-face, phone and email interactions. Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  

Notes 

• Revo/ i-Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Applicants or employees who wish to request an accommodation may do so by emailing [email protected]. For more information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.


• We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilities


• Please note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Revo/ i-Health reserves the right to modify job duties or descriptions at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with applicable laws.