Certified Hand Therapist - Occupational Therapist

Select Physical Therapy; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 104,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Physical Therapy in West Palm Beach, FL, seeks a Part-time Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), or Physical/Occupational Therapist, to treat upper-extremity disorders with emphasis on custom splinting. Collaborate with regional coordinator for resources and success.

The role involves evaluating and treating patients, developing plans of care, and communicating results. Requirements include current licensure, CPR, and a valid driver’s license; prior hand-therapy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school for occupational or physical therapy.
• Hold specialty certification or licensure in hand therapy.
• Current state licensure and registration to practice hand therapy.
• CPR certification and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan of care, treat, re-evaluate and discharge patients with high-quality hand therapy services.
• Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs.
• Maintain positive relationships with facilities and clients and support hand therapy program development.
• Stay current with hand therapy research and evidence-based practices.

Skills

Hand therapy

Custom splinting

CPR certification

Driver’s license

Marketing experience

Education

Graduate of accredited OT/PT program

Hand therapy certification/licensure

National and state licensure

Job description

Position: Certified Hand Therapist

Location: 2670 Forest Hill Blvd West Palm Beach, Florida 33406

Schedule: Part-Time Monday-Friday; Schedule TBD

Compensation: $47.00-$50.00/hour pending experience

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a Part-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
• 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