Certified Hand Therapist

Select Physical Therapy; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student debt relief

Job summary

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Physical Therapist, or Occupational Therapist to treat upper extremity disorders at 3215 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111. Schedule: Monday–Friday.

Compensation: $67,000–$90,000 depending on experience, with a $350 per month student debt relief incentive. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years outpatient experience, expertise in custom splinting, and hold national/state hand therapy credentials.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years outpatient experience.
• Hold national hand therapy credentialing or licensure.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat high-quality hand therapy services.
• Develop and adjust treatment plans; perform re-evaluations and discharges.
• Maintain positive relationships with facilities and clients.
• Stay current with OT/hand therapy research and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Hand therapy

Custom splinting

CPR certification

Communication with facilities

Education

CHT certification

accredited OT/PT program

Job description

Position: Occupational Therapist / Certified Hand Therapist

Location: 3215 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Compensation: $67,000 - $90,000 depending on exprience

Incentives: $350 per month in uncapped student debt relief

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.

We are looking for a full-time CHT with interest in both post-surgical management and treatment of injured workers. There is additional opportunity in the Mission, KS location if there is interest in a nearby location on the KS side. Minimum of 2 years outpatient experience required.

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
• Education for Growth: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
• Ease the Burden: Our student loan repayment program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
• 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
• 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).
• 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