Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

St. Mary, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking therapist with knowledge in splinting and post surgical hand, wrist and elbow surgeries for support to hand surgeon. Position will be PRN with possible opportunity to increase to part time as volume grows.

We are seeing more referrals for detailed elbow and wrist surgeries, as well as hand fractures that current staff are not specialty trained to adequately treat. Currently, we are not servicing about 4 referrals a week. In September we are onboarding a hand surgeon who will join St. Mary Orthopedics. Her intent is for tendon repairs, ligament repairs and other involved surgical cases of the hand, wrist and elbow with intermittent splinting needs. This is a specialized skill set with knowledge required for intricate splint making as well as knowledge of protocols for therapy related to the surgeries.

• Develops a comprehensive plan of care and provides treatment with appropriate and effective techniques to achieve established goals with an emphasis on functional status

• Provides supervision for Occupational Therapy Assistants, P.M & R. technicians, students and volunteers as required.

• In collaboration with leadership identifies marketing opportunities and identifies changes in referral patterns that will negatively or positively impact volumes.

• Adheres to the Code of Ethics of the American Occupational Therapy Association and the Practice Act of the Commonwealth of PA. Maintains safe/orderly working environment for patients and staff.

• Interprets and utilizes clinical data in the treatment plan. 

• Assumes accountability for managing the delivery of patient care. 

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary

Retirement Savings Program

Free Parking

And more!

Minimum Qualifications

PA Occupational Therapy License

Hand Therapy Certification

• Completes all documentation according to departmental policy and regulatory standards. 

• Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjust priorities based on changing situations.

• Computes and compiles necessary charge information consistent with departmental policy.

• Abides by all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

• Follows hospital and departmental infection control policies and procedures when carrying out responsibilities.

• Acts as a patient advocate and uphold patients’ rights

• Assumes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Lead/ Manager.

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.