Hand Therapist

OrthoArizona•Scottsdale, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

OrthoArizona is seeking a Hand Therapist to join their team. They are looking for a preferred Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) but are open to those aspiring to achieve their CHT. OrthoArizona is one of Arizona’s largest privately owned and most comprehensive orthopedic practices with more than 75 locally and nationally renowned providers across 30 locations, in addition to 2 ambulatory surgical centers and in-house state-of-the-art MRI capabilities. OrthoArizona is committed to best-in-class patient care, being a pioneer in research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing its employees.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy program.
Passed National Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy Examination.
Licensed in the state of Arizona.
Maintain CPR certification.
Minimum 2 years experience specific to outpatient orthopedic hand therapy and splint fabrication.
Knowledge of radiology equipment.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Knowledge of safety hazards common to radiology.
Working knowledge of computer programs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Understand/Perform training on electronic medical records software.

Nice To Haves

CHT Preferred.

Responsibilities

Review physician’s written referral to determine hand therapy treatment required.
Evaluate patients using appropriate tests, measurements, clinical observation, and supplementary information provided by the patient.
Develop individual patient treatment goals and activities based on evaluation of patient data and demographics.
Administer treatment to improve and maintain function and evaluate its effects.
Instruct, motivate, educate, and assist patients to perform various physical activities designed in the treatment plan.
Monitor effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatment to achieve maximum results.
Perform treatment involving application of physical agents, moist or heat packs, and other modalities as needed.
Document treatment, response, and progress results onto chart and transcribes notes as required.
Record treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in an accurate and timely manner.
Assist in training and orienting of new staff.
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, Techs and Aides.
All other duties assigned.