Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) – Occupational Therapist

Select Medical • Surprise, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team in Surprise, AZ! This busy outpatient clinic primarily treats orthopedic cases and serves a wide range of patients and diagnoses. We have a large, collaborative team with diverse experience and treatment approaches. We are seeking a skilled therapist to join our hand therapy team and manage a full caseload of hand therapy patients. Banner Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Occupational Therapist, to treat various upper extremity disorders ranging from tendon injuries, sprains, strains, post-operative fractures, and more. We are seeking a hand therapist who is skilled in custom splinting. The Certified Hand Therapist will work with our regional hand therapy coordinator to ensure you have what you need for success.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school for occupational or physical therapy
• Hold specialty certification or licensure in hand therapy
• National registration and state licensure or registration required
• Previous, demonstrated marketing experience
• Solid experience in application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic
• CPR certification
• Valid state driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Therapists interested in pursuing their CHT credentials (available in most regions).
• Experienced therapists have the opportunity to become mentors.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the evaluation, plan of care, treatment, re-evaluation, discharge, and appropriate communications of high quality hand therapy services to patients and customers.
• Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs.
• Maintain positive level of interaction with facilities and clients.
• Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.
• Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).

Benefits

• Mentorship and orientation programs
• Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
• Generous PTO
• Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans
• Life and disability protection
• Student loan repayment program
• Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth, clinical expertise with bonus incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree