Certified Hand Therapist - Occupational Therapist

Select Physical Therapy • Rock Hill, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Physical Therapy in Rock Hill is seeking a part-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. The ideal candidate will be skilled in custom splinting. The company offers a national hand therapy program with over 300 CHTs nationwide and an additional 300 hand therapists. They provide a nationally supported mentorship program for therapists pursuing CHT credentials and opportunities for experienced therapists to become mentors. The Education Department offers a National UE Symposium, National Journal Club, National CHT Study Group, free local CEUs, webinar training programs, and additional certification courses for UE COMT. There are also hand team meetings, virtual meetings, training, opportunities to observe in physician clinics, work in contracted positions, engage in research activities, and participate in 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

• Nationally supported mentorship program for therapists interested in pursuing their CHT credentials.
• Opportunity for experienced therapists to become mentors.
• Access to National UE Symposium, National Journal Club, National CHT Study Group.
• Free local CEUs, webinar training programs, and additional certification courses available for UE COMT.
• Hand team meetings in each local area, virtual meetings, and training available.
• 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.
• Hand therapy clinics are fully equipped and provide many treatment options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees