Occupational Hand Therapist

Prime Healthcare•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital, located in the vibrant West Town neighborhood of Chicago, is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) for a 100% outpatient role. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a community rich with culture and energy, easily accessible via public transport and with free parking available. The hospital is dedicated to providing excellent patient care and fostering employee growth through a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) from an accredited Hand Therapy Certification Commission.
Must successfully pass the CHT exam and become certified before onboarding.
Bachelor or Master Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy.
Current state Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy certification/license.
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate.
Current state license.
Current Hand Therapist Certification.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and conduct evidence-based treatment of individuals with pathological upper quarter (hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder girdle, cervical area or multiple joints) conditions resulting from trauma, diseases, congenital or acquired deformity.
Use specialized skills to promote goals of prevention of dysfunction, restoration of function and/or reversal of the progression of pathology in order to enhance quality of movement and daily living skills for individuals with upper quarter disease or injury.
Develop and progress plan of care to meet the needs of the individuals served to assist in returning them to their prior level of function.
Evaluate and treat an upper extremity patient seeking care for repetitive strain, traumatic injury, neurological dysfunction and post-surgical rehabilitation.
Maintain good rapport and working relationship with physicians in the community specializing in upper extremity medical care.
Functions according to professional practice as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team.