Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy
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OccupationalTherapistAstoria(Broadway)
“Occupational Therapist - Astoria (Broadway) at Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy. Skills: hand therapy, upper extremity rehabilitation, patient care. setting clear expectations for your patients’ clinical progress. providing evidence-based, patient-centered care for individuals with conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder”
What You'll Achieve.
exceptional outcomes; functional goals and recovery; rehabilitating patients’ injuries but their confidence & vitality
Industry & Context.
Physical Demand Capacity Consistent with published industry PDC norms, Requires manual dexterity and general strength and endurance, Lifting: routinely loads of 5-35 lbs. from: Floor to waist/Waist to shoulder/Shoulder to overhead, Carrying: routinely loads of 5-10lbs for 40-50’, Pushing: routinely loads of 5-150lbs on casters, runners or pulleys, Sustaining a grip: routinely for 1-2 minutes of 40-50lbs, Guarding a “lift load” routinely of 120-140lbs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
License (or be license eligible) to practice Occupational or Physical Therapy in the State of New York, Completed a Level II fieldwork placement or outpatient rotation in hand therapy OR equivalent experience during clinical education, Masters or Doctorate of Occupational Therapy degree, License to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of New York
Nice to Have
Demonstrate a commitment to hand therapy through continuing education coursework or certifications in upper extremity rehabilitation, Excited about working toward becoming a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) with the support of a collaborative team
What You'll Do.
setting clear expectations for your patients’ clinical progress
providing evidence-based
patient-centered care for individuals with conditions of the hand
execute a high standard of clinical excellence while maintaining 5-star customer service
Develop and progress individualized treatment plans including manual therapy
custom orthotic fabrication
and patient education
Empower patients with home programs and strategies that support their functional goals and recovery
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with referring physicians, surgeons, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure exceptional outcomes; foster a true community environment for both patients and team therefore, a collaborative spirit is valued to ensure everyone receives the care and support they need; proactive, collaborative, team-oriented attitude because we don’t work in silos
Communication Scope
being clear is kind
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