Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist

Select Medical; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Start Strong

Education for Growth

Recharge & Refresh

Your Health Matters

Invest in Your Future

Ease the Burden

Specialized Care

Advance your Career

Job summary

Select Physical Therapy in Santa Monica is seeking an outpatient occupational therapist to treat a hand/elbow caseload. You will work closely with a CHT mentor in a hands-on hand therapy setting and access to a robust CEU program.

A mentorship path, study groups, and journal access support certification goals, including potential CHT certification. The role requires 1 year of experience, a valid OT degree from an AOTA-accredited program, CPR, and a driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA-accredited school of occupational therapy.
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with assistants and aides to manage cases.
• Stay current with occupational therapy research and use evidence-based practice.
• Provide comprehensive, individualized evaluation, planning, treatment and discharge.
• Maintain positive relationships with centers and staff to enhance client relations.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

AOTA-accredited OT program

Job description

Overview

Outpatient Occupational Therapist

Location: 2001 Wilshire Blvd, Ste. 310 Santa Monica, CA 90403

Schedule: Monday-Friday, flexible schedule options available

Compensation: $90K-$110K/year(based on experience)

Incentives: $20K Sign-On Bonus +Monthly Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Our Santa Monica Hand Therapy location is looking for a dynamic outpatient occupational therapist that has experience with treating a hand/elbow caseload and a desire to study for the CHT exam, if not already certified. You will have the opportunity to work directly alongside a CHT in this Hand Specialty clinic. We offer a highly successful mentorship program for obtaining your CHT certification. You will be paired with a CHT mentor and will have access to such resources as an UE Journal Club and CHT Study Group. Already a CHT? Our hand therapists have free access to the Journals of Hand Therapy and Hand Surgery as well as many others. Select Medical’s Continuing Education Department is second-to-none and hosts an annual UE Symposium in addition to live courses, virtual Master Classes, and recorded instructional videos to suit every learning style.

*** 1 year of experience required ***

Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong : Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition

• Education for Growth : Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications

• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance

• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings

• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection

• Ease the Burden : Our student loan repayment program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt

• Specialized Care : Explore different specialties like aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic health, concussion care, hand therapy, and more

• Advance your Career : Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth, clinical expertise with bonus incentives

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration: Supervise assistants and aides and contribute to case management.

• High Standard of Care: Stay current and up to date with occupational therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB,clinician expertise, patient perception).

• Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment, from evaluating and creating a plan of care to treatment and discharge.

• Relationship-Building: Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients. Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) -accredited school of occupational therapy
• CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two years of experience in the application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic
• Minimum two years in adult rehabilitation; hand and splinting experience preferred

Additional Data

Go Anywhere with Us! 1900 centers in 39 states offering internal movement

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Location : Location US-CA-Santa Monica

Job ID 370177

Position Type Full Time

Experience (Years) 1

Category Hand Therapy

Company Select Physical Therapy

Min USD $90,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $110,000.00/Yr.