Certified Hand Therapist - Occupational Therapist

Select Physical Therapy • FL

114d • $47

About The Position

Join the BEST in Hand Therapy in West Palm Beach, FL! Select Physical Therapy has an immediate need for a part time Certified Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist) in West Palm Beach - Forest Hill, FL. You must have your CHT credentials to be considered. Our regional hand coordinator will ensure you have what you need for success. We just need YOU! Join our team treating post op hands/wrists; splitting, workers compensation patients. Our locations are fully equipped to provide care to patients ranging from post surgical, non-operative to work conditioning. You will have the opportunity to work closely with excellent hand surgeons. If you are looking for a stable company with an ACTIVE, GROWING and THRIVING national Hand Therapy program, please apply immediately!

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school for Occupational Therapy.
• Must hold specialty certification or licensure in Hand Therapy.
• National registration and state licensure or registration REQUIRED for CHTs.
• Minimum of two years experience in application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic required.
• Minimum two years in adult rehabilitation; hand and splinting experience required.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Valid state driver’s license

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.
• Develop treatment plans, supervise assistants and aides, contribute to case management, and provide quality patient care.
• Maintain positive level of interaction with facilities and clients. Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.

Benefits

• Compensation starting at $47/hr, with increases based on experience.
• National hand therapy program in 32 states with more than 300 CHT’s nationwide.
• Nationally supported mentorship program for therapists interested in pursuing their CHT credentials.
• Education Department Offers: National UE symposium, National journal club, National CHT study group, free local CEU’s, webinar training programs, additional certification course available for UE COMT.
• Opportunities to observe in physician clinics and work in contracted positions in physician’s clinics.
• Opportunity for research activities.
• Opportunity to teach internal courses on a national and local level and contribute to other educational activities.
• Opportunity to develop and participate in program development for special populations.
• Hand therapy clinics are fully equipped and provide many treatment options.
• Opportunity to deliver unique programs to industrial workers: on-site visits, on site therapy, work conditioning, FCE, ergonomic assessments and pre-employment testing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees