Certified Hand Therapist

Select Medical; Florida; On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

CEU opportunities

Education department programs

Job summary

Select Physical Therapy in Lighthouse Point, FL is seeking a full-time Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist to treat upper extremity disorders and perform custom splinting. Compensated at $50/hour, with collaboration to ensure resources for success.

Join a nationwide hand therapy program with mentorship and education opportunities; a strong benefits package and ongoing professional growth are provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school for occupational or physical therapy.
• Hold specialty certification or licensure in hand therapy.
• National registration and state licensure required.
• Previous marketing experience.
• Solid experience in application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic.
• CPR certification.
• Valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, treat, re-evaluate and discharge high-quality hand therapy services.
• Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs.
• Maintain positive interactions with facilities and clients; expand client relations.

Skills

hand therapy

custom splinting

marketing experience

CPR certification

driving license

Education

Accredited OT/PT program graduate

Hand therapy certification/licensure

Job description

Overview

Position: Certified Hand Therapist

Location: 4756 N Federal Hwy, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Flexible scheduling

Compensation: $50/hour

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist, to treat various upper extremity disorders ranging from tendon injuries, sprains, strains, post-operative fractures, and more. We are seeking a skilled hand therapist experienced in custom splinting. The Certified Hand Therapist will collaborate with our regional hand therapy coordinator to ensure you have the necessary resources for success.

Why join our nationwide team of amazing hand therapists?

• National hand therapy program in 32 states with more than 300 CHTs nationwide, and an additional 300 hand therapists are a part of the national hand therapy program


• Nationally supported mentorship program: therapists interested in pursuing their CHT credentials (available in most regions). Experienced therapists have the opportunity to become mentors.


• Education Department offers: National UE Symposium, National Journal Club, National CHT Study Group, free local CEUs, webinar training programs, and additional certification courses available for UE COMT


• Hand team meetings in each local area, virtual meetings, and training available.


• Opportunities to observe in physician clinics and work in contracted positions in physicians' clinics


• Opportunity for research activities


• Opportunity to develop and participate in program development for special populations


• Hand therapy clinics are fully equipped and provide many treatment options

Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition


• Specialized Care: Explore different specialties like aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic health, concussion care, hand therapy, and more


• Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth, clinical expertise with bonus incentives

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.


• Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs.


• 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

• Graduate of an accredited school for occupational or physical therapy


• Hold specialty certification or licensure in hand therapy


• National registration and state licensure or registration required


• Previous,demonstrated marketing experience


• Solid experience in application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic


• CPR certification
  
• Valid state driver's license

Additional Data

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Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans