The Occupational Therapist (OT) partners with Pinnacle’s physicians to provide comprehensive care to our patients. The Hand Therapist will work side-by-side with a hand surgeon preferably level 2 student or experienced outpatient hand therapist with GA license and CHT. The case load includes the treatment of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree from an accredited university occupational therapy program;
• Georgia State License granted by the Georgia Board of Occupational Therapy required;
• Georgia State Modality Certification required:
• Specialty certifications are welcome; CHT preferred and or on route to their CHT
• Two years of experience treating patients in an orthopedic setting preferred.

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 Requirements:

• Creates treatment plans in accordance with instructions and consent of referring physician
• Evaluates patient treatment programs in coordination with the medical staff
• Performs written re-evaluations in preparation for patients return for follow-up Physician appointments, or at a minimum documents progress every ten therapy sessions
• Provides services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients
• Fabricates custom-made splints, and communicates with physician to ensure the patient receives the correct splint
• Meets or communicates regularly with a variety of healthcare professionals, including physicians, occupational therapists, and physician assistants to ensure successful patient treatment outcomes
• Documents evaluative findings, treatments administered, the assessment of patient response to treatment and treatment plan, and other relevant information
• Provides excellent customer service
• Educates patients in the prevention of injuries, conditioning, and rehabilitation of injuries
• Other duties as assigned;