Certified Hand Therapist $20K Sign-on Bonus

Select Medical • Buckeye, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Banner Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Physical Therapist, or Occupational Therapist to launch a hand therapy service at an established clinic in Buckeye, Arizona. The therapist will treat upper-extremity disorders, including tendon injuries, sprains, strains, and postoperative fractures, and should have experience with custom splinting. The position offers autonomy as the location’s sole hand therapist, with support from local and national hand therapy teams and a regional hand therapy coordinator. Mentorship and continuing-education opportunities are available. CHT certification is preferred, and applicants preparing for the exam or with extensive hand therapy experience are welcome.

The role includes evaluating patients, developing and delivering individualized plans of care, re-evaluating and discharging patients, and communicating appropriately with patients and customers. The therapist will maintain and build positive relationships with facilities and their staff, and use current occupational therapy research and evidence-based practice. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday. Compensation starts at $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience, with a $20,000 sign-on bonus and $350 per month in student loan repayment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy or physical therapy.
• Hold specialty certification or licensure in hand therapy; CHT certification is preferred, and applicants preparing for the exam or with extensive hand therapy experience are welcomed.
• 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

• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification.
• Experience or interest in pursuing CHT credentials, mentorship, continuing education, research, or program development.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop plans of care for hand therapy services.
• Provide treatment, re-evaluation, discharge, and appropriate communications to patients and customers.
• Provide comprehensive, individualized treatment programs.
• Maintain positive interactions with facilities and clients.
• Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.
• Stay current with occupational therapy research and apply evidence-based practice, including research, clinician expertise, and patient perception.

Benefits

• $20,000 sign-on bonus.
• $350 per month student loan repayment program.
• Mentorship and orientation programs.
• Paid national certifications and continuing education opportunities, including CEUs, webinars, study groups, and certification courses.
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical, prescription, health, vision, and dental plan offerings.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Life and disability protection.
• Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program with bonus incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level