Occupational or Physical Therapist-Hand Therapist

Select Medical • Saint Louis, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

SSM Health Physical Therapy is seeking a hand therapist, CHT preferred, to assist with coverage across the St. Louis market. The ideal candidate will also be willing to treat shoulders. SSM Health Physical Therapy is the premier provider of comprehensive outpatient services with a network of over 80 outpatient physical therapy centers in the St. Louis Metro area, specializing in sports, orthopedic, hand, and work-related injuries. Their team of over 700 therapists focuses on exceptional care and customer service, and they have been recognized as a "Top Workplace" by the St. Louis Post Dispatch.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational or Physical Therapy required.
• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Therapist required.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Nice To Haves

• CHT (Certified Hand Therapist) preferred
• Willingness to treat shoulders

Responsibilities

• Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction
• Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline specific therapy services for those assigned patients
• Ensures design of functional treatment programs allowing for effective return to community activities
• Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, coworkers and self
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline specific therapy services and design of program delivery

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level