Hand Therapist - Occupational Therapist PRN

Select Medical; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a PRN Hand Therapist in Knoxville, TN. As an integral part of an orthopedic team, you will provide specialized care for upper extremity disorders, requiring a flexible schedule and the ability to perform custom splinting. Join a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and community interaction.

Benefits

Free local CEUs

Opportunities for research activities

Opportunity to teach internal courses

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited OT or PT program required.
• Specialty certification in Hand Therapy is essential.
• 1 year of licensed clinician experience in hand therapy required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, create treatment plans, and provide high-quality hand therapy.
• Supervise assistants and contribute to patient care.
• Maintain client relations and enhance interactions with facilities.

Skills

Custom splinting

Communication

Evidence Based Practice

Education

Accredited school for Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a PRN Hand Therapist in Knoxville, TN

Our outpatient orthopedic centers in greater Knoxville are seeking a per diem Hand Therapist - Occupational Therapist to treat various upper extremity disorders, such as tendon injuries, sprains/strains, post-operative fractures, etc. The Hand Therapist must be skilled in custom splinting. The Hand Therapist will work in an energetic center with primarily an orthopedic caseload and will treat referrals from hand and orthopedic surgeons.

Schedule: PRN, flexible schedule within Monday-Friday

Compensation: $50.00 per hour

Unique Job Opportunities:

• Education dept: National UE symposium, National journal club, National CHT study group, free local CEUs, webinar training programs, additional certification course available for UE COMT
• Hand team meetings in each local area, and virtual meetings and trainings are available
• Opportunities to observe in physician clinics and work in contracted positions in physicians’ clinics
• Opportunity for research activities
• Opportunity to teach internal courses on a national and local level and contribute to other educational activities
• Opportunity to develop and participate in program development for special populations
• Hand therapy clinics are fully equipped and provide many treatment options
• Opportunity to deliver unique programs to industrial workers: on-site visits, on-site therapy, work conditioning, FCE, ergonomic assessments, and pre-employment testing.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the evaluation, plan of care, treatment, re-evaluation, discharge, and appropriate communications of high quality hand therapy services to patients and customers.
• Develop treatment plans, supervise assistants and aides, contribute to case management, and provide quality patient care.
• 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).

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school for Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy
• Must hold specialty certification or licensure in Hand Therapy
• National registration and state licensure or registration REQUIRED
• MUST have solid experience in application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic required
• Hand and splinting experience REQUIRED
• Must have 1 year of experience as a licensed clinician working in hand therapy
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Valid state driver’s license.

Additional Data

If you’re passionate about helping others and value flexibility, apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans