Description
The Institute for Plastic Surgery at SIU Medicine – Hand Therapy Center is seeking a licensed occupational therapist who is a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) or interested in attaining CHT to join two experienced Certified Hand Therapists in an outpatient academic medical setting. This is a clinical position performing patient care duties for patients needing hand therapy treatment. Eligible for SIU School of Medicine Civil Service benefits, for more information visit: https://www.siumed.edu/hr/siu-school-medicine-benefits.
Responsibilities
80% Clinical
A. Reviews charts and recommends and/or provides appropriate rehabilitative intervention.
B. Reviews prescription and schedules evaluations, treatment, and/or splint.
C. Provides prompt attention to referrals received, using resources in an efficient and productive manner.
D. Participates in the review of treatment plans, modalities, and splints to assure appropriateness to achievement of identified goals.
E. Monitors patient progress between physician visits; notifies physician when situation warrants the physician's attention.
F. Monitors patient progress and suggests modification of treatment plan as appropriate.
G. Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the client in their own environment.
H. Assures termination of services when benefits have been optimally achieved.
I. Assures results of client evaluation, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services have been adequately documented.
5% Administration
A. Evaluates and recommends new technology applications to assure state-of-the-art hand therapy procedures and techniques.
B. Assists in devising and updating time-oriented protocols of upper extremity rehabilitation in collaboration with physicians according to specific injuries treated.
C. Assists in determining and monitoring documentation system for patient treatment in association with M.D. and requirements of the institute.
D. Assists in planning and directing the receipt, storage, maintenance and distribution of department supplies and equipment.
E. Assists in ensuring that a professional environment is maintained with regard to therapist/client relationships and the physical working area of clinic.
F. Attends professional development meetings.
G. Assists in developing and implementing a clinical field work program for occupational therapy students.
5% Teaching
A. Participates in the development and implementation of specific undergraduate curricula in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
B. Participates directly in the Plastic Surgery residency training and other appropriate residency training.
C. Participates in continuing education programs in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery within the clinical faculty and for practicing physicians in the area.
D. Provides a role model as a teacher in Occupational therapy.
5% Research
A. Promotes research and scholarly activity within the Division by example and encouragement and by participation in research endeavors.
B. Provides a role model as an investigator and medical writer.
5% Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties described above.
Company Information: SIU School of Medicine is located in the historic capital city of Springfield, Illinois with a population of 120,000 serving over 2 million throughout central and southern Illinois. Springfield offers an exceptional central Midwestern location to metropolitan communities such as Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis. Springfield is a regional hub for comprehensive healthcare services. It is an excellent place to live and raise a family, with an affordable cost of living. Excellent public and private schools are available, as well as an accredited community college and a University of Illinois Campus. Lake Springfield offers boating, fishing and other recreational activities. In Springfield, you will also find the home of Abraham Lincoln, his burial site and the Lincoln Presidential Library.
Application Deadline: Until filled. To apply, visit our website at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/siumed/jobs/5441124/licensed-occupational-therapist-hand-therapy-4128
Position-specific questions may be directed to hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or 217-545-0223.
The budgeted monthly salary range for this position is $5,546.25 - $6,100.00. This is a security-sensitive position. Pre-employment background screenings required. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled. SIU Medicine is committed to cultivating a diverse campus population for the well-being of its learners and workforce.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
1) Licensure or Eligibility for licensure as a registered occupational therapist by the State of Illinois under the condition that they have been issued a letter of authorization from the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) allowing them to practice under supervision; AND
2) Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification in accordance with requirements set forth by Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC), or exam eligible, or intends to pursue Certified Hand Therapist Certification once eligible, within 5 years.
3) Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
Out of State Applicants will be subject to the following Condition of Employment: Pursuant to the State University Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.
