Certified Hand Therapist

UnitedHealth Group•Hillsdale, NJ

6d•$34 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're dedicated to crafting and delivering innovative hospital and pharmacy solutions for better patient outcomes across the entire continuum of care. With CPS, you'll work alongside our team of more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to drive superior financial, clinical, and operational performance for health systems nationwide. Ready to help shape the future of pharmacy and hospital solutions? Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together . As a part time, nonexempt Certified Hand Therapist, you will perform the duties of an experienced Occupational or Physical Therapist with specific emphasis on hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. The Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) will have a strong working relationship with referring surgeons, understand the immediate needs of post-surgical and trauma patients, and demonstrate the ability to prioritize and meet the needs of hand therapy patients to ensure positive outcomes. This role also provides efficient, quality-oriented patient therapy care through an individualized approach to include assessment, treatment, planning, education, and communication to maximize patient outcomes, as well as provide clinical support for hand trauma surgeons and various outside referrals. The CHT may provide oversee to other staff members. This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation. Location: Hillsdale Hospital located in Hillsdale, MI, is a 97-bed acute care facility, offering medical-surgical, emergency, behavioral health, obstetrics, surgical, and rehabilitation services. Schedule: This part time, nonexempt position will work 20 hours/week, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 7:00am-6:00pm, in the Outpatient Clinic. Rehab Department Hours: Operating hours for the hospital are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, and Saturday, 8:00am-4:00pm. Outpatient hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00am-6:00pm. Software systems utilized include Agile (Outpatient), Brightree/Matrix (Home Health), NetHealth (SNF), and CPSI (Inpatient). You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited College or School of Physical or Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's degree
Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physical or Occupational Therapist in Michigan
Possess and maintain a current CHT Certification in good standing or 3+ years of experience as a Hand Therapist
Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation