Certified Hand Therapist

Baylor College of Medicine; Texas; On-site; USD 99,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to evaluate and develop therapy plans for a broad range of hand and upper-extremity diagnoses. The role is based at the Kirby Glen location within the Texas Medical Center.

Minimum qualifications include four years as a Physical or Occupational Therapist, a Texas PT/OT license, HTCC certification, and Basic Life Support. The position is exempt and follows a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credentials.
• Four years of experience as a Physical or Occupational Therapist.
• Texas Physical or Occupational Therapist License.
• Hand Therapy Certification through Hand Therapy Credentialing Commission (HTCC).
• Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a positive work environment to build a team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results.
• Collaborates with all members of the hand and upper extremity patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
• Performs complete and comprehensive evaluation of patients across a broad range of hand and upper extremity diagnosis to identify patient’s level of function and to determine the treatment plan.
• Develops the plan of care based on evaluation findings, implementing the hand and upper extremity treatment plan.
• Provides education to patients, patient’s family members, and/or caregivers.
• Collaborates and communicates with the healthcare team modifications to patient’s treatment plan, progress, and discharge planning for achievement of identified patient specific goals.
• Assesses hand and upper extremity patients regularly, monitoring progress towards treatment goals, modifying goals, plan or program as indicated.
• Recognizes complications/limitations associated with certain procedures and proactively addresses such for optimum outcomes.
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation of patient education and procedures performed in a timely manner in the patient record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Education program graduate (credentialing body approved)

Job description

Location: Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX

Salary Range: $99,213 to $116,721

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), responsible for evaluating and developing the therapy plan of care for a broad range of hand and upper extremity diagnoses and acuities.

This position is located at our Kirby Glen location.

Job Duties

• Promotes a positive work environment to build a team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results.
• Collaborates with all members of the hand and upper extremity patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
• Performs complete and comprehensive evaluation of patients across a broad range of hand and upper extremity diagnosis to identify patient’s level of function and to determine the treatment plan.
• Develops the plan of care based on evaluation findings, implementing the hand and upper extremity treatment plan.
• Provides education to patients, patient’s family members, and/or caregivers.
• Collaborates and communicates with the healthcare team modifications to patient’s treatment plan, progress, and discharge planning for achievement of identified patient specific goals.
• Assesses hand and upper extremity patients regularly, monitoring progress towards treatment goals, modifying goals, plan or program as indicated.
• Recognizes complications/limitations associated with certain procedures and proactively addresses such for optimum outcomes.
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation of patient education and procedures performed in a timely manner in the patient record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certificates, Licenses and Registrations section.
• Four years of experience as a Physical or Occupational Therapist.
• Texas Physical or Occupational Therapist License.
• Hand Therapy Certification through Hand Therapy Credentialing Commission (HTCC).
• Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.