Occupational Therapist-Hand Therapist

Select Medical•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Physical Therapy is seeking a Full-Time Hand Therapist-Occupational Therapist for our outpatient orthopedic center! While CHT certification is preferred, we enthusiastically welcome applicants preparing for the exam or those with extensive hand therapy experience. Our national hand therapy program spans 32 states, with over 300 CHTs and 300 hand therapists across the country. We offer a nationally supported mentorship program for therapists interested in pursuing their CHT credentials, as well as educational opportunities like the National Upper Extremity (UE) symposium, national journal club, free local continuing education programs, national study group, and additional certification courses.

Requirements

Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) -accredited school of occupational therapy
CPR certification
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

CHT certification
Preparing for the CHT exam
Extensive hand therapy experience
At least two years of experience in the application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic
Minimum two years in adult rehabilitation; hand and splinting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise assistants and aides and contribute to case management.
Stay current and up to date with occupational therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment, from evaluating and creating a plan of care to treatment and discharge.
Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients.
Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.