Job Information
Trinity Health Outpatient Occupational Therapist Certified Hand Therapist in Melrose Park, Illinois
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Description:
Outpatient Certified Hand Therapist for assessment and treatment of clients with repetitive stress and/or traumatic hand injuries.
This position functions as a mid-level provider, supporting a team of Orthopaedic Hand surgeons. This position expands upon traditional patient assessment and treatment by providing pre-surgical education, assessment and consultation in addition to post-surgical assessment and discharge
planning. Contributes to the growth of Hand Therapy Services by assisting with the development of new programs and outcomes/research activities; acts as an operational and clinical resource for staff in areas of expertise.
Loyola Medicine's hand and wrist pain and injury team includes orthopaedic surgeons who specialize in hand and wrist surgery, pediatric orthopedics, and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists. Using a team-based approach, our team provides a customized treatment plan for all patients dealing with any hand or wrist pain or injuries.
Our experienced hand and wrist team specializes in treating the most common to the most complex hand and wrist disorders, including traumatic injuries, arthritis, peripheral nerve and congenital problems or any hand paralysis resulting from spinal cord injuries.
What you will need:
Minimum Education:
Required: Masters Degree
Specify Degree(s): Occupational Therapy
Minimum Experience:
Required: 1-2 years of ortho/hands experience. 3-5 years of previous job-related experience.
Licensure/Certifications Required:
Basic Life Support (CPR)
Rehab - Licensed/Registered Occupational Therapist
Certified Hand Therapist
Perks & Benefits:
Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)
Competitive Shift Differentials
Career Development
Tuition Reimbursement
Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
403(b) with Employer Match
On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
Referral Rewards
Perks Program
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran