Certified Hand Therapist (CHT OT)

%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22 target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EThe Certified Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist) provides specialized evaluation and treatment for patients with conditions affecting the hand and upper extremity.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EBENEFITS%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EWellness programs%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22 target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EBachelor%27s Degree From accredited Occupational Therapy program%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3ENo experience is required. or%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire and%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3ETexas licensed or eligible for Texas license is required Upon Hire%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E1 year Experience as a CHT%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EDemonstrates knowledge of departmental policies and procedures, and treatment specific protocols regarding patient care. Passes competency reviews. Demonstrates knowledge of proper body mechanics, for personal and patient safety. Utilizes good body mechanics and instructs others in proper body mechanics. Does not compromise patient%27s or another%27s safety and maximizes patients%27 treatment potential.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EReviews information available from all sources, i.e., history and physical, overt and subjective complaints, etc. Utilizes proper testing and measurement procedures based on information gathered in evaluation. Identifies and records problems noted. For each problem identified, projects realistic goals with reasonable time frames. Determines if treatment is effective. Utilizes resulting evaluation to identify and record problems and progresses patient in timely fashion.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EAnalyzes and designs treatment plans based on patient problems and goals. Prepares for patient discharge. Records patients%27 progress. Orders equipment and ensures prescriptions are completed in full.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EOrganizes patient treatment and unscheduled time efficiently. Assists willingly in coverage of other patients and on-the-job training, education, and supervision of occupational therapy technicians, students and/or nursing staff.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EPerforms other duties as assigned.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESecurity%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEEO%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E