Hand Therapist
About The Position
The Certified Hand Occupational Therapist evaluates and re-evaluates patients, develops plans of care, provides evidence-based treatment, and assesses and interprets information about patients’ status and needs. The therapist applies comprehensive knowledge of upper-limb structure, function, and activity to specialize in rehabilitation of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder girdle. The role involves working with patients, families, and a physician-led team to provide individualized treatment; completing care documentation and billing consistent with professional guidelines; engaging in research, education, and quality initiatives; and developing and carrying out a personal professional-growth plan. The work requires extensive standing and walking, frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching, as well as heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning or transferring patients.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited college or university.
- Advanced Certification as a Hand Therapist (CHT).
- Current Arizona licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
- Current/active certification by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission (CHT).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire, valid for at least 90 days from the start date, with maintained BLS competency.
Nice To Haves
- Academic or professional doctorate degree (PhD, DSc, or OTD).
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and re-evaluate patients and develop plans of care.
- Provide evidence-based treatment and assess and appropriately interpret information about patients’ status and needs.
- Specialize in treatment and rehabilitation of the upper extremity, including the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder girdle.
- Work with patients, families, and members of a physician-led team to provide individualized treatment.
- Complete required documentation of care and appropriate billing consistent with professional guidelines.
- Engage in research, education, and quality initiatives to pursue excellence in care.
- Develop and carry out a personal plan for professional growth.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision plan with a national network.
- HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
