Occupational Therapist Clinical Specialist, Outpatient, Certified Hand Therapist

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Organization:

SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- Central

Position Overview:

Independently provides occupational therapy services to assigned specialty patient populations, e.g. hand & upper extremity disorders. Majority of patient caseload consists of patient population related to specialty certification. Using advanced clinical practice knowledge, responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. Demonstrates expert level competencies and skills and possesses at least one specialty certification in one of the pre-approved occupational therapy fields. In addition, provides in- services, continuing education, training & competency resources, orients/trains/mentors assigned staff, contributes to performance improvement initiatives, provides student clinical experience and other assigned organizational priorities as approved by supervisor. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• OT-Occupational Therapist
• OR CHT-Certified Hand Therapist
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Must possess one of the following:

• CHT-Certified Hand Therapist – Hand Therapy Certification Commission
• OR CBIS-Certified Brain Injury Specialist – Brain Injury Association of America
• OR PRPC-Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certified – Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute (H&W)
• OR PORI-Certified Oncology Therapist and Certified Oncology Specialist by Physiological Oncology Rehabilitation Institute OR LANA-Certified Lymphedema Therapist by the Lymphology Association of North America
• OR AOTA - American Occupational Therapy Associations Board Advanced Certification Programs OR CWS-Certified Wound Specialist for PT, OT by the American Board of Wound Management
• OR Duke/Emory University, University of Pitt Vestibular Rehabilitation Competency Based Course & Certification
• OR ATP - Assistive Technology Professional Certification by RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America)
• OR IBCLC-International Board Certified Lactation Consultant by the International Board Certified Lactation Consult Commission

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 6 years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Clinical specialty area depth knowledge and skill level demonstrated by certification & specialty practice competencies.
• Ability to teach/educate others, public speaking.
• Ability to assess competencies.
• Ability to develop training materials and competency assessments.
• Develop treatment protocols.
• Ability to extract Evidence-based practice (EBP) information and apply to clinical practice and training materials.
• Complex problem solver within and outside of department.
• Analyzes data/information from multiple sources.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders in developing solutions.
• Develops educational curriculum for staff training.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend, Saturday

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $134,638.40 to $188,489.60 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.