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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 CHTTwo years of experience treating patients in an orthopedic setting preferred.

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Requirements

 Requirements:

Creates treatment plans in accordance with instructions and consent of referring physicianEvaluates patient treatment programs in coordination with the medical staffPerforms written re-evaluations in preparation for patients return for follow-up Physician appointments, or at a minimum documents progress every ten therapy sessionsProvides services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patientsFabricates custom-made splints, and communicates with physician to ensure the patient receives the correct splintMeets or communicates regularly with a variety of healthcare professionals, including physicians, occupational therapists, and physician assistants to ensure successful patient treatment outcomesDocuments evaluative findings, treatments administered, the assessment of patient response to treatment and treatment plan, and other relevant informationProvides excellent customer serviceEducates patients in the prevention of injuries, conditioning, and rehabilitation of injuriesOther duties as assigned;