Occupational Therapist Certified Hand Therapist 2800 Sign on Bonus

MitSix; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Texas as a Certified Hand Therapist. Collaborate with renowned surgeons and skilled therapists in a new state-of-the-art facility opening in May 2025. This role offers professional growth opportunities through a fellowship program and impactful patient engagement.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus of $2,800

AOTA-accredited Hand Fellowship Program

Qualifications

• Must hold current certification as a Certified Hand Therapist.
• Active Texas license to practice Occupational Therapy required.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with a physician’s referral and design individualized plans of care.
• Deliver specialized occupational therapy treatments, monitor patient progress, and adjust treatment plans.
• Educate and motivate patients and caregivers throughout the rehabilitation process.

Skills

Communication abilities

Fine motor skills

Visual acuity

Education

Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist – Certified Hand Therapist
Location: Memorial Hermann Willis SMR Clinic (Opening May 2025) & The Woodlands Rockets Orthopedics Hospital
Department: Rehabilitation Services
Schedule: Full-Time
Sign-On Bonus: $2,800

About the Role

Memorial Hermann is excited to announce an opportunity for a Certified Hand Therapist to join our advanced Willis SMR Clinic, set to open in May 2025. This position offers the unique chance to collaborate with renowned hand surgeons, engage with a team of skilled Certified Hand Therapists, and pursue professional growth through our AOTA-accredited Hand Fellowship Program.

This role involves working at both the new Willis Clinic and The Woodlands Rockets Orthopedics Hospital.

Please Note: Applicants must hold current certification as a Certified Hand Therapist. We are not accepting candidates who are awaiting certification.

Sign-On Bonus: Qualified candidates will receive a $2,800 sign-on bonus upon acceptance of the offer and meeting eligibility criteria.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program.

Licenses/Certifications

• Active Texas license to practice Occupational Therapy (Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners).

• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).

• Advanced education or clinical specialty certification is preferred.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

• Ability to lift 75–100 lbs occasionally and carry up to 30 lbs.

• Prolonged standing; frequent walking, squatting, and stooping.

• Strong fine motor skills, visual acuity, and communication abilities (oral and written).

• Proficiency with monitoring equipment and recognizing alphanumeric displays and color variations.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with a physician’s referral and design individualized plans of care.

• Deliver specialized occupational therapy treatments, monitor patient progress, and adjust treatment plans accordingly.

• Educate and motivate patients and caregivers throughout the rehabilitation process.

• Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, physicians, and insurance providers.

• Maintain thorough and timely documentation in medical records.

• Supervise therapy assistants and support staff; promote a collaborative environment.

• Mentor students and staff; participate in outreach and professional education efforts.

• Develop, lead, and support departmental and facility-wide projects and strategic initiatives.

• Contribute to departmental planning, budgeting, policy development, and marketing.

• Lead or serve on committees, taskforces, and community engagement programs.

• Promote professional development through continuing education, certification, research, or committee service.

• Model Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient care.

Why Memorial Hermann

As one of the leading healthcare providers in Texas, Memorial Hermann is committed to innovation, clinical excellence, and a culture of compassion. Joining our team means:

• Partnering with top-tier physicians and therapists.

• Advancing your skills through fellowship and leadership opportunities.

• Making a lasting impact in patients' lives and the field of hand therapy.

Compensation:
$79,040 per year