Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) Occupational Therapist

Beloit Health System; Roscoe Township (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Beloit Health System is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to join the NorthPointe Occupational Therapy team. The role focuses on evaluation and treatment of hand, wrist, elbow, and upper extremity conditions, with collaboration across physicians and therapists to restore function.

Responds to referrals, evaluates patients, develops goals and plans, coordinates OT treatment, and documents progress. Educates patients and families and plans discharge with home programs.

Qualifications

• OT degree from an accredited program or higher degree equivalent.
• Completed 6-9 month internship in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Occupational Therapy License in Illinois.
• CPR certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Responds to referrals and schedules patients per department policies.
• Evaluates patient and develops goals and a treatment plan.
• Implements and coordinates OT treatment within the overall plan.
• Reviews plan of care and progresses or adjusts the program.
• Educates patients and families about functional outcomes and home programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Master in Occupational Therapy

OT Certificate from accredited program

6-9 month OT internship

Current Illinois OT license

CPR Certification within 3 months

Job description

Beloit Health System l is looking to add a Certified Hand Therapist to our Team!

• Shift: 1st


• Schedule: 8am - 4:30 pm (Negotiable)


• Hours per week: 40


• Benefits Status: Eligible


• Department: NorthPointe Occupational Therapy

NorthPointe Clinic is seeking a compassionate and skilled Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to join our outpatient rehabilitation team. In this role, you will provide specialized evaluation and treatment for patients experiencing conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, and upper extremity. Working collaboratively with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals, you will help patients restore function, improve mobility, and achieve their highest level of independence.

• Responds to referral and schedules patient according to department policies and procedures.


• Evaluates patient and develops goals and treatment plan.


• Implements and coordinates Occupational Therapy treatment within the overall treatment plan, coordinating care with other professionals as needed.


• Reviews plan of care and progresses or adjusts program as appropriate.


• Informs, counsels and consults with patient's family, case managers, industries, etc. and other health care workers.


• Documents patient data (evaluation, treatment and progress notes, D/C summary, charges) and department statistics according to department policies and procedures.


• Provides and/or fabricates adaptive equipment or assistive devices as indicated to increase the independence of the patient.


• Plans discharge with treatment team and provides home program if necessary.


• Educates patients and families in regard to functional outcomes and abilities of patient.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor or Master's in Occupational Therapy or Certificate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school, or higher degree equivalent.


• Satisfactory completion of a 6-9 month internship program in Occupational Therapy.


• Current Occupational Therapy License in Illinois


• CPR Certification within 3 months of hire.


• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees, patients, and family members in groups and on a one-to-one basis.


• Ability to problem -solve and reason. Familiarity with a variety of equipment, including computer software.


• Organization, time management, flexibility, and positive attitude are crucial to successful performance.