Hand Therapy CHT/OT/PT

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc.; Crestview Hills (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage within 30 days

PTO & flexible schedules

Employer 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement & development

Wellness programs

Career advancement

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) for our Crestview Hills Hand Therapy Center. The role focuses on advanced clinical care for complex upper-extremity injuries, delivering evidence-based plans to optimize functional outcomes.

You will coordinate patient care, support daily operations, and contribute to program development, marketing, and outreach initiatives while collaborating with physicians and staff to deliver exceptional patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Education: B.S./M.S. or DPT in Physical Therapy or B.S./M.S. or D.O.T. in Occupational Therapy; licensure in state of work.
• HTCC certification is required (Certified Hand Therapist).
• Minimum clinical experience in Hand Therapy; strong leadership and program development skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical care for complex upper extremity injuries.
• Develop and implement individualized hand therapy plans to optimize outcomes.
• Coordinate patient care, mentor staff, and lead program growth in Hand Therapy Center.

Skills

Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)

Clinical leadership

Patient-centered care

Education

B.S., M.S. or DPT in Physical Therapy

B.S. or M.S. or D.O.T. in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a CHT/OT/PT w/ Hand Experience at our Crestview Hills location.

Job Description

The Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) provides advanced clinical care for patients with complex upper extremity injuries and conditions, integrating evidence-based practice to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that optimize functional outcomes. This role serves as a clinical resource within the Hand Therapy Center, supporting daily operations, coordinating patient care activities, and acting as a liaison between physicians, support staff, and therapy personnel. The CHT contributes to the development and growth of specialized hand therapy programs, supports marketing and outreach initiatives, and provides recommendations for program enhancement and service expansion.

Additional responsibilities include participating in departmental planning, policy and protocol development, quality improvement initiatives, outcomes measurement, staff education, and orientation of new team members, students, and volunteers. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care while fostering continuous improvement throughout the therapy program.

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

B.S., M.S. or DPT in Physical Therapy, or B.S. or M.S. or D.O.T. in Occupational Therapy. Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state where work is being performed.

Specialized Knowledge:

Certified Hand Therapist by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission (has successfully passed HTCC exam and maintains certification Knowledge of Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy anticipated outcomes.

Kind and Length of Experience:

A minimum of one year National Certification. At least 3 years of practice in Hand Therapy.

FLSA Status:

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