Occupational or Physical Therapist-Hand Therapist

SSM Health Physical Therapy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

SSM Health Physical Therapy in the St. Louis area seeks a Hand Therapist (PRN) to provide coverage across the market, with a preference for certified hand therapists (CHT).

The role primarily involves evaluating and treating upper-extremity conditions and shoulders under physician direction. The team emphasizes high quality, patient-centered care in outpatient settings, and offers collaboration with a large network of therapists and clear opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational or Physical Therapy is required.
• Current and valid state licensure as a Therapist is required.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients.
• Ensures design of functional treatment programs allowing for effective return to community activities.
• Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient and program delivery.

Skills

Hand therapy

CHT certification preferred

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational or Physical Therapy

Current state licensure as a Therapist

CPR certification

Job description

for Market Coverage

We are seeking a hand therapist, CHT would be preferred, to assist with coverage across the St. Louis market. The ideal candidate will also be willing to treat shoulders.

SSM Health Physical Therapy

Des Peres, MO

Hand Therapist - PRN

We are seeking a hand therapist, CHT would be preferred, to assist with coverage across the St. Louis market. The ideal candidate will also be willing to treat shoulders.

SSM Health Physical Therapy is the premier provider of comprehensive outpatient services! With a network of more than 80 outpatient physical therapy centers located throughout the St. Louis Metro area, SSM Health Physical Therapy specializes in the treatment of sports, orthopedic, hand and work-related injuries. Our team of more than 700 physical, occupational and speech therapists, along with our patient service specialists, focus on providing exceptional care and unparalleled customer service.

• We have been recognized numerous times by the St. Louis Post Dispatch as one of the "Top Workplaces" in St. Louis!*
• Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction
• Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline specific therapy services for those assigned patients
• Ensures design of functional treatment programs allowing for effective return to community activities
• Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, coworkers and self
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline specific therapy services and design of program delivery
• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational or Physical Therapy required.
• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Therapist required.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification