Travel Occupational Therapist - Outpatient - Day - 5x8's - $2023 | Week - Virtus Healthcare Staffing, LLC

Occupational Therapist - Outpatient (Hand Therapy Focus)

Location: Nashua, NH

Virtus Healthcare Staffing is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) with a specialization in hand therapy to join our partner medical facility in Nashua, NH. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic outpatient clinic environment, providing comprehensive rehabilitation services to patients with hand and upper extremity conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and treat patients with hand and upper extremity injuries or conditions, using various therapeutic techniques and modalities.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve hand function, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life.
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic exercises, home programs, and adaptive strategies to promote independence and self-management.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of patient progress and treatment interventions.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 2-3 years of hand therapy experience.
• Certifications:
  • NH state license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
• BLS certification
• Experience with lymphedema management, fall/risk assessment, and National Patient Safety Goals/Core Measurements.
• Knowledge of myofascial release techniques, dynamic and functional splints, and upper extremity prosthetics.
• Experience working with patients with hip fractures/total hip replacements, knee injuries/total knee replacements, amputations, dementia/Alzheimer's, and Epic proficiency.

Schedule:

• 40 hours per week, split between two locations:
  • Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday/Thursday: 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• No call, float, or weekend requirements

Skills:

• Essential Skills: 2-3 years of hand experience, outpatient clinic experience, assessment, discharge planning, evaluation, plan of care development, reassessments, infection prevention, patient/family education, safety and injury prevention, handling telephone calls, billing, burn/wound management, edema massage, electrical stimulation, fluidotherapy, iontophoresis, kinesiotaping, paraffin bath, TENS, ultrasound, acute/chronic disorder management, adaptive equipment assessment, functional activities, joint mobilization, orthoptist, serial/inhibitory/static splints, and arthritis program management.

Unit Systems: Epic

Additional Information:

• Locals Accepted: Yes, but with a $15 rate decrease for those living within 50 miles of the facility.
• First-time Travelers: Accepted.
• Travelers are not considered if they have ever been a former employee at any facility associated with Solution Health.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

To Apply:

If you are a dedicated Occupational Therapist with a passion for hand therapy, we encourage you to apply today. Join our team at Virtus Healthcare Staffing and contribute your expertise to our partner hospital in Nashua, NH!