Certified Hand Therapist- KORT- Louisville, KY (Highlands)

Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team • Louisville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Physical Therapist or 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. The company offers a national hand therapy program in 32 states with over 300 CHT’s nationwide and an additional 300 hand therapists are part of the national hand therapy program. A nationally supported mentorship program is available for therapists interested in pursuing their CHT credentials. Experienced therapists have the opportunity to become a mentor. The Education Department offers a National UE symposium, National journal club, National CHT study group, free local CEU’s, webinar training programs, and additional certification courses for UE COMT. Hand team meetings are held in each local area, with virtual meetings and training available. There are opportunities to observe in physician clinics and work in contracted positions in physician’s clinics, as well as opportunities for research activities and program development for special populations. 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

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

• Multiple health plans: PPO and HSA options through BC/BS
• Dental/vision/prescription/disability/supplemental life insurance and more
• Company matching 401(k)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and extended illness days (EID)
• Indefinite student debt benefit program
• Industrywide unmatched continuing education program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications, and more
• Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree