Certified Hand Therapist - Physical Therapist

Banner Physical Therapy•Queen Creek, AZ

5d•$85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Physical Therapist for its specialized outpatient hand therapy program in Queen Creek, Arizona. The therapist will treat a range of upper-extremity disorders, including tendon injuries, sprains, strains, and postoperative fractures. The role is suited to experienced hand therapists and physical therapists preparing to sit for CHT certification, with demonstrated experience in custom splinting. The therapist will collaborate with the regional hand therapy coordinator and a nationwide hand therapy team. The national hand therapy program includes more than 300 CHTs and an additional 300 hand therapists across 32 states. Support and development opportunities include mentorship, education programs, a national upper-extremity symposium, journal club, CHT study group, local continuing education, webinars, and additional certification courses. Other opportunities include observing in physician clinics, working in contracted physician-clinic positions, participating in research, and developing programs for special populations. Clinics are fully equipped and offer a range of treatment options. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, and offers a salary starting at $85,000, commensurate with experience, a $15,000 sign-on bonus, and a $350-per-month student loan repayment benefit. The employer describes orientation and mentorship, paid national certifications, generous paid time off, medical, prescription, health, vision and dental plan offerings, a company-matching 401(k), life and disability protection, and an outpatient clinical advancement program with bonus incentives.

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 applying custom splinting in preoperative and postoperative orthopedic care.
CPR certification.
Valid state driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Physical therapists preparing to sit for CHT certification are welcomed.
The employer offers a mentorship program for therapists pursuing CHT credentials; availability is noted as being in most regions.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients; develop plans of care; provide treatment; re-evaluate and discharge patients; and communicate appropriately while delivering high-quality hand therapy services.
Provide comprehensive, individualized treatment programs.
Maintain positive interactions with facilities and clients and enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.
Stay current with occupational therapy research and use evidence-based practice incorporating research, clinician expertise, and patient perception.