OT/Certified Hand Therapist

COASTAL ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE • Bradenton, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a supportive team at Coastal Orthopedics and help make a real difference in patient care. At Coastal Orthopedics, we are dedicated to providing top-tier care while fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. As a Certified Hand Therapist, you'll work directly with our physicians and patients, playing a vital role in ensuring a seamless and compassionate experience. The ideal candidate is a good communicator who is a CHT or OT with hand experience and has a passion for hand therapy.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school for occupational or physical therapy
• CHT certification preferred or at least 1 year of experience in a hand therapy clinic
• Experience with EHR systems (NextGen preferred) and knowledge of basic surgical techniques preferred

Responsibilities

• Interpret and carry out the prescription of the physician; including static and dynamic splinting.
• Evaluate all patients referred for therapy and completes reports pertaining to theses evaluations.
• Maintain patient treatment schedules consistent with the needs of the department.
• Confer with the person(s) most closely associated with the active management of the patient and keep them informed of any additional patient needs, treatment and/or progress.
• Prepare and submit departmental reports, assuring confidentiality, including: evaluation reports/summaries, discharge reports/summaries; progress reports to referring physician/agency, progress notes on all patients within their area and daily attendance records and summaries of same.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with full-time benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued education.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus retirement savings plans.

What This Job Offers

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