Overview:
Select Physical Therapy is seeking a Part Time Certified Hand Therapist to treat various upper extremity disorders ranging from tendon injuries, sprain / strains, post-operative fractures, etc.
Hand Therapist must be skilled in custom splinting.
The Certified Hand Therapist will be working in an energetic center with primarily orthopedic caseload.
You will be treating referrals from hand and orthopedic surgeons.
By joining Select Physical Therapyfamily you will be joining the largest group of hand therapists employed in a single organization.
Our national hand therapy program is in 32 states with over 250 CHT’s, and additional 500 therapists nationwide.
Unique Job Opportunities:
Nationally supported mentorship program therapists interested in pursuing their CHT credentials (available in most regions).
Experienced therapist have the opportunity to become a mentor.
Education dept: National UE symposium, National journal club, National CHT study group, free local CEU’s, webinar training programs, additional certification course available for UE COMT
Hand team meetings in each local area and virtual meetings and training available.
Opportunities to observe in physician clinics and work in contracted positions in physician’s clinics
Opportunity for research activities
Opportunity to teach internal courses on a national and local level and contribute to other educational activities
Opportunity to develop and participate in program development for special populations
Hand therapy clinics are fully equipped and provide many treatment options
Opportunity to deliver unique programs to industrial workers: on-site visits, on site therapy, work conditioning, FCE, ergonomic assessments and pre-employment testing,
Compensation starting at $40.
00/hour
This role is part time split between two locations two days per week with potential to progress to full time if volume increases.
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Responsibilities:
Responsible for the evaluation, plan of care, treatment, re-evaluation, discharge, and appropriate communications of high quality hand therapy services to patients and customers.
Develop treatment plans, supervise assistants and aides, contribute to case management, and provide quality patient care.
Maintain positive level of interaction with facilities and clients.
Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.
Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be a graduate of an accredited school for Occupational or Physical Therapy.
Must hold specialty certification or licensure in Hand Therapy.
National registration and state licensure or registration REQUIRED.
MUST have previous,demonstrated marketing experience
MUST have solid experience in application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic required.
Minimum two years in outpatient physcial therapy
Hand and splinting experience REQUIRED.
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Additional Data:
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.