Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) – Occupational Therapist

Banner Physical Therapy • Surprise, AZ

23h • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

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.
• Opportunities to observe in physician clinics and work in contracted positions in physicians’ clinics
• Opportunity for research activities
• Opportunity to develop and participate in program development for special populations

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