Hand Therapy CHT/OT/PT

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Crestview Hills, KY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a CHT/OT/PT w/ Hand Experience at our Crestview Hills location. The Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) provides advanced clinical care for patients with complex upper extremity injuries and conditions, integrating evidence-based practice to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that optimize functional outcomes. This role serves as a clinical resource within the Hand Therapy Center, supporting daily operations, coordinating patient care activities, and acting as a liaison between physicians, support staff, and therapy personnel. The CHT contributes to the development and growth of specialized hand therapy programs, supports marketing and outreach initiatives, and provides recommendations for program enhancement and service expansion. Additional responsibilities include participating in departmental planning, policy and protocol development, quality improvement initiatives, outcomes measurement, staff education, and orientation of new team members, students, and volunteers. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care while fostering continuous improvement throughout the therapy program.

Requirements

B.S., M.S. or DPT in Physical Therapy, or B.S. or M.S. or D.O.T. in Occupational Therapy.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state where work is being performed.
Certified Hand Therapist by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission (has successfully passed HTCC exam and maintains certification).
Knowledge of Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy anticipated outcomes.
A minimum of one year National Certification.
At least 3 years of practice in Hand Therapy.

Responsibilities

Provides advanced clinical care for patients with complex upper extremity injuries and conditions.
Integrates evidence-based practice to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that optimize functional outcomes.
Serves as a clinical resource within the Hand Therapy Center.
Supports daily operations and coordinates patient care activities.
Acts as a liaison between physicians, support staff, and therapy personnel.
Contributes to the development and growth of specialized hand therapy programs.
Supports marketing and outreach initiatives.
Provides recommendations for program enhancement and service expansion.
Participates in departmental planning, policy and protocol development, quality improvement initiatives, and outcomes measurement.
Provides staff education and orientation of new team members, students, and volunteers.