Certified Hand Therapist $15K Sign-on Bonus

Select Medical•Peoria, AZ

1d•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 skilled hand therapist experienced in custom splinting. The Certified Hand Therapist will collaborate with our regional hand therapy coordinator to ensure you have the necessary resources for success. While CHT certification is preferred, we enthusiastically welcome applicants preparing for the exam or those with extensive hand therapy experience. We offer a nationwide hand therapy program in 32 states with over 300 CHTs and an additional 300 hand therapists in the national program. Our Education Department provides a National UE Symposium, National Journal Club, National CHT Study Group, free local CEUs, webinar training programs, and additional certification courses for UE COMT. We also have hand team meetings in each local area, virtual meetings, and training. Opportunities include observing in physician clinics, working in contracted positions in physicians’ clinics, research activities, and program development for special populations. Our hand therapy clinics are fully equipped and provide many treatment options.

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

CHT certification is preferred
applicants preparing for the exam or those with extensive hand therapy experience

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).