Certified Hand Therapist

Decker Jones, P.C.; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) in Cypress, Texas. This role involves evaluating patients, developing care plans, and mentoring staff while ensuring high-quality patient care and safety standards. Ideal candidates will hold relevant licensure and certifications, with a commitment to education and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved education program.
• OT or PT licensure within 90 days.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop therapy plans for hand and upper extremity conditions.
• Provide education and collaborate with healthcare professionals.
• Mentor less experienced staff and supervise therapy assistants.

Skills

Patient Care

Education

Collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited therapy program

Job description

At Houston Methodist, the Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) position is responsible for evaluating and developing the therapy plan of care for a broad range of hand and upper extremity diagnoses and acuities. As an experienced Therapist, this position provides education to hand and upper extremity patients, patient's family members, and/or caregivers and collaborates with other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals. As a member of the direct patient care team, the CHT position provides patient care directly and through delegation to Occupational or Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) and Technicians and has responsibility for patient care delivered by assigned OTAs or PTAs and Technicians, delivering exceptional patient care with adherence to safety standards and guidelines to ensure optimal patient safety, customer service, and optimum patient outcomes. This position serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced hand and upper extremity staff to include other Occupational or Physical Therapists, assistants and technicians, and may act as a clinical instructor to OT or PT and OTA or PTA students, Residents, and Fellows.

EDUCATION

Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certificates, Licenses and Registrations section

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

OT - Occupational Therapy - State Licensure within 90 days OR
PT - Physical Therapist - State Licensure within 90 days OR
PT-Temp - Physical Therapist Temporary - State Licensure within 90 days OR
OT-Temp - Temporary Occupational Therapist - Registered - State Licensure within 90 days OR
BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND
CHT - Certified Hand Therapist (HTCC)