**Miami Valley Hospital North** **Occupational Therapist (Hand Therapy)** + **Full-Time: 40 Hours per week** + **Hours: Mon - Fri 8am to 5pm** The Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist assumes a dynamic leadership role on the interdisciplinary patient care teams. **Great Clinic Environment:** Focus on patient care with 1-hour assessments, and 45-minute – 1:1 appointments, to deliver top-quality care and foster meaningful patient relationships. Scheduled documentation time included. This individual identifies patient care needs, develops a plan of care and goals in collaboration with the patient, provides a wide variety of treatment techniques within the scope of practice, provides education and support to patients/families, and facilitates continuing care planning. The therapist participates in staff management, cost management, and professional practice activities. The therapist is responsible for demonstrating excellent customer service and contributing to the overall effectiveness of the department. **Essential Duties & Functions:** + Evaluates, treats, documents, delegates, and discharges patients per service guidelines. + Engages in interdisciplinary patient care management. + Bills appropriately for services and supplies provided as indicated through matching of documentation and service charges. + Provides oversight of Occupational Therapy Assistants. + Provides patient/family education. + Participates in programs/service performance improvement activities. + Manages case load per department standards. + Engages in patient satisfaction efforts and looks for opportunities to ensure that all patients have a satisfying experience. + Passes all required hospital/department competencies and related testing; applies to everyday performance. **Education:** Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degree **Additional Requirements:** + Type of degree: Bachelor of Science or equivalent + Area of study or major: Occupational Therapy **Licensure/Certification/Registration:** + Current Occupational Therapy license in State of Ohio. + Current Hand Therapist certification. + Current BLS certification required at the time of hire. **Experience:** + Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience + Preferred experience: 1-3 years of job related experience. **Knowledge/Skills** + Able to multi-task with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor. + Dependable, flexible and adaptable to change. + Teamwork oriented. Display tact, diplomacy, and professionalism. + Strong analytical and prioritization skills. + Strong organizational skills. Effective oral and written communication skills + Maintain a high degree of confidentiality. + Basic computer knowledge and skills.