Certified Hand Therapist OT — Outpatient Hand & Upper Extremity

Premier Orthopaedics; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Premier Orthopaedics in Langhorne, PA, seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist/CHT to join our orthopedic team. The role emphasizes comprehensive therapy, detailed documentation, and collaboration with physicians to restore function and return patients to work or daily activities.

The suitable candidate holds a state license in PA/NJ, BLS, and ideally Hand Therapy certification; new graduates are encouraged to apply for this full-time position with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• OT degree required (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate).
• Licensure in PA and NJ required.
• BLS certification required.
• Certified Hand Therapy License.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive patient care in accordance with established protocols, policies, and state and federal guidelines.
• Completes timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, reports, and discharge summaries.
• Ensures patients are treated promptly and promotes adherence to plans of care, including home exercise programs and appointment attendance standards.
• Delegates and supervises patient care activities performed by occupational therapy assistants and clinical aides in accordance with the state practice act.
• Collaborates with referring physicians and members of the rehabilitation team to coordinate patient care.
• Develops and implements individualized therapeutic activity programs to restore function, promote independence, and support return to work and daily activities.

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Premier Orthopaedics in Langhorne, PA, seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist/CHT to join our orthopedic team. The role emphasizes comprehensive therapy, detailed documentation, and collaboration with physicians to restore function and return patients to work or daily activities.

The suitable candidate holds a state license in PA/NJ, BLS, and ideally Hand Therapy certification; new graduates are encouraged to apply for this full-time position with strong growth opportunities.