Outpatient Occupational Therapist, Kleinert Kutz Hand Care, PRN

Primary Location

JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMC

Address

200 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202

Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Job Description Summary

The Occupational Therapist I (Outpatient) is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients referred to the facility. This includes patient evaluation, development and implementation of an appropriate treatment plan, delivery of treatment services, and comprehensive discharge planning. The therapist functions as an effective team member and contributes to the development and achievement of department and organizational goals and objectives.

Job Description

Kleinert Kutz is currently seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to join our therapy department. The ideal candidate is experienced and passionate about delivering quality care to patients with conditions or injury to the upper extremity. Experience with advanced treatment and orthotic fabrication in hand setting preferred.

• Assess each patient and develop an appropriate treatment plan with measurable goals and time frames
• Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries based on identified and attained goals

Ensure that other treating medical professionals have the necessary information to appropriately evaluate the patient

Additional Job Description

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited occupational therapy curriculum
• Certification in Occupational Therapy and valid state license to practice in Kentucky and Indiana
• Prefered qualification Certified Hand Therapist, or someone who has significant hand experience