Occupational Therapist-Hand Therapist -KORT- Louisville,KY

Select Medical; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus $10,000-$20,000

Unlimited student debt relief program

Start Strong

Education for Growth

Recharge & Refresh

Your Health Matters

Invest in Your Future

Ease the Burden

Advance your Career

Job summary

Select Medical in Louisville, KY seeks a Full-Time Hand Therapist/Occupational Therapist for our KORT Downtown Hand outpatient orthopedic center. Monday–Friday schedule with base compensation starting at $72,000–$95,000 plus commensurate incentives; welcome bonus and student debt relief are offered. Certification in hand therapy preferred, Level II fieldwork in hands considered.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)-accredited OT program.
• Level 2 fieldwork in hand therapy completed.
• CPR certification obtained.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with centers; supervise assistants and aides and contribute to case management.
• Maintain high standard of care; apply evidence-based practice in OT.
• Provide comprehensive, individualized evaluation and plan of care, plus treatment and discharge.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with facilities, staff, and patients.

Education

AOTA-accredited OT program

Level 2 fieldwork in hand therapy

CPR certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Overview

Position: Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist- KORT- Downtown

Location: KORT Downtown Hand, 315 E Broadway, Suite 195C, Louisville, KY 40202

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Compensation: Starting at $72,000-$95,000 and up commensurate with experience

Incentives: welcome bonus $10,000-$20,000 and unlimited student debt relief program

KORT Physical Therapy is seeking a Full Time Hand Therapist-Occupational Therapist for ouroutpatient orthopedic center! Although a certified hand therapist (CHT) is preferred, we are willing to consider occupational therapists with a level II fieldwork in hands (required). We have a network of hand therapists and CHTs available for support and are excited to mentor occupational therapists aspiring to be a CHT.

Why Choose Us:

• Hand Therapy Program: Our national hand therapy program spans 32 states, with over 300 CHTs and 300 hand therapists across the country.


• Mentorship: (Available in most regions) Our nationally supported mentorship program is for therapists interested in pursuing their CHT credentials.


• Educational Opportunities: Take part in the National Upper Extremity (UE) symposium, national journal club, free local continuing education programs, national study group, and additional certification courses.

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


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

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


• Level 2 fieldwork experience in hand thearpy


• 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

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