Part Time Hand Therapist

Rothman Orthopaedics; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Rothman Orthopaedics is seeking a Part-time Hand Therapist in our Center City Philadelphia office. Schedule: 2 days per week, 8 AM–4:30 PM. Focus on hand and upper extremity care for adolescent to geriatric patients in a busy orthopedic clinic.

The role involves patient evaluations, splint fabrication, goal setting, and collaboration with hand surgeons. Requires OT/PT licensure, Master’s degree, and 5+ years of experience; CHT preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in OT or PT from an accredited program.
• Active, valid state OT/PT licensure required.
• CHT preferred; and/or working toward CHT.
• 5+ years of experience minimum.
• Proficient in MS Office or similar computer tools.

Responsibilities

• Provides hand therapy services in a fast-paced clinic, including fabrication of static and dynamic splints/orthoses.
• Performs evaluations, treatments, and goal setting for patients.
• Documents progress and adjusts plans to maximize benefit.
• Collaborates with hand surgeons and rehab team to optimize care.
• Supervises aides and students in direct patient care.
• Participates in staff rounds, in-services, and research.

Skills

5+ years experience

Team supervision

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in OT or PT

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Rothman Orthopaedics is looking for a part time Hand Therapist based in our Center City Philadelphia office!Schedule: 2 days per week; Tuesdays and Fridays OR Tuesdays and Thursdays; 8 AM to 4:30 PM *16 hour work week*Job Summary:The Hand Therapist performs the duties of an OT or PT with a specific emphasis on treating and splinting hand and upper extremity injuries of the adolescent, adult and geriatric orthopedic population.Key Accountabilities:Patient visits per week must be at least 60 for 40 hour week. Visits per week are prorated by actual expected hours worked. Additional Job-Specific Metrics can be found on the Annual Performance Appraisal adopted for this role.Essential Duties:Provides hand therapy services to patients in a fast-paced hand and orthopaedic clinic, including the fabrication of static and dynamic splints and orthotics.Provides evaluations, treatments, and goal setting for patients.Performs custom fabrication of static and dynamic splints/orthoses.Evaluates and documents patients' progress and adjusts programs to achieve maximum benefits.Consults directly with hand surgeons and other rehabilitation team members to optimize patients' care plans.Supervises aides and students in direct patient care and related activities.Participates in staff in-services, monthly rounds and research.Adheres to regulatory documentation and billing requirements.Engages in hand therapist duties in a timely, empathetic manner with patients that maximizes patient understanding and adherence to therapy programs.Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.Qualifications:Masters degree and successful completion of an accredited PT or OT school requiredMust have active, valid state OT/PT licensureCHT preferred; OT/PT with hand experience actively working towards CHT will be considered5+ years of experience minimum requiredComputer skills including, but not limited to, MS OfficeOur Commitment to Employees:Come work at Rothman Orthopaedics! Our employees are our single greatest asset, as such, we strive to provide a professional, nurturing environment where every member of our team can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Our employees enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value developing an inclusive and equitable environment that strengthens our organization and allows us to better attract and retain a diverse workforce that is representative of our patients and our community. We model our values by creating and enacting practices that encourage participation from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.