**It's more than a career, it's a calling** WI-Agnesian Health Plaza Bldg A **Worker Type:** Regular **Job Highlights:** + _SSM Health is hiring for a Certified Hand Therapist. We are interested in hiring an Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist that has achieved this certification, has a kind and positive outlook that will fit into our mission, and a dedication to excellence when it comes to the care of all patients._ + _This is a 32 hour/week position. Hours can be flexible. No weekends. We are open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m._ + _SSM Health is Patient focused. We value 1:1 evidenced based excellent care of patients and work to keep a strong therapeutic alliance by providing compassionate care in great facilities with strong support from our providers and leadership._ + **_You will join another Certified Hand Therapist and Occupational in our Hand Clinic which is part of our large outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation clinic with 23 PT’s and 8 LAT’s. A great team to co-treat with when necessary, and an abundance of knowledge and techniques to share and learn from._** + _Opportunities for Clinical ladder program and Continuing Education funds are available._ + _We enjoy working closely with our Orthopedic Surgeons who’s offices are just down the hall from our clinic. #SSM_ **Job Summary:** Performs initial evaluations, develops treatment plans and sets appropriate goals to assist patients in achieving their maximum functional level. **Job Responsibilities and Requirements:** PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES + Administers and evaluates tests of musculoskeletal, neurological and physiological responses to determine functioning. + Develops appropriate treatment plans based on an patient evaluation. + Designs and fabricates orthotics and adaptive equipment. Initiates and performs treatments through the use of exercise, manual therapy, physical agents and rehabilitation. + Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. + Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. + Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION + Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in state of practice EXPERIENCE + Three years' experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS + Constant standing. + Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. + Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. + Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. + Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). + Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry. + Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. + Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. + Occasional lifting/moving patients. + Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors. + Occasional driving. + Rare crawling. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois + Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) + And + Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission State of Work Location: Missouri + Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration + And + Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission State of Work Location: Oklahoma + Occupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board + And + Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission State of Work Location: Wisconsin + Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services + And + Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission **Work Shift:** Day Shift (United States of America) **Job Type:** Employee **Department:** 4508000038 HAND CLINIC **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 _SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,_ _pregnancy, veteran status_ **_,_** _or any other characteristic protected by applicable law._ Click here to learn more. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?\_ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)