Certified Hand Therapist

Select Physical Therapy • Lighthouse Point, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), who is a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist, to treat upper extremity disorders including tendon injuries, sprains, strains, and post-operative fractures. The role requires experience with custom splinting and collaboration with the regional hand therapy coordinator to access resources needed for success.

The position is part of a national hand therapy program spanning 32 states, with more than 300 CHTs and an additional 300 hand therapists. Available program offerings include mentorship, education and training, local and virtual team meetings, opportunities to observe in physician clinics and work in contracted physician-clinic positions, research activities, and program development for special populations. Clinics are fully equipped and offer a variety of treatment options.

The organization also describes mentorship and orientation programs, exposure to specialties across outpatient care, and an Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program that supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives.

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 are required.
• Previous demonstrated marketing experience.
• Solid experience applying custom splinting in pre-operative and post-operative orthopedic care.
• CPR certification.
• Valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, develop plans of care, provide treatment, re-evaluate, discharge, and communicate appropriately while delivering high-quality hand therapy services to patients and customers.
• Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs.
• Maintain positive interactions with facilities and clients and enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.
• Stay current with Occupational Therapy research and use evidence-based practice, including research, clinician expertise, and patient perception.

Benefits

• Mentorship and orientation programs.
• Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supporting professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives.
• Education and training offerings, including a National UE Symposium, National Journal Club, National CHT Study Group, free local CEUs, webinar training programs, and additional certification courses available for UE COMT.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed