Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist - PRN

SSM Health; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in hand therapy as a per diem Occupational Therapist in Sugar Land, TX. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with mentorship available. Responsibilities include providing personalized treatment solutions and maintaining positive interactions with clients while supervising assistants. Ideal candidates will have at least a year of hand therapy experience and be eager to elevate their qualifications.

Benefits

Mentorship program

Educational opportunities including symposia and workshops

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in hand therapy required.
• CPR certified and valid driver's license required.
• Custom splinting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assistants and aides and contribute to case management.
• Stay current with occupational therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice.
• Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment from evaluation to discharge.

Skills

Collaboration

Evidence Based Practice

Personalized Treatment

Relationship-Building

Education

Graduate of an AOTA-accredited school of occupational therapy

Job description

Overview

Position: Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist

Location: Sugar Land, TX

Schedule: PRN, as needed

Compensation:$45.00 - $50.00/hour

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a per diem 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.

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
• One (1) year of experience in hand therapy
• CPR certified
• 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