Occupational Therapist-Hand Therapist or CHT

Select Physical Therapy • Houston, TX

2d • $85,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Select Physical Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist-Hand Therapist for an outpatient orthopedic center in Houston. A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is preferred, but occupational therapists with required Level II fieldwork in hands will also be considered. The organization provides access to a network of hand therapists and CHTs, mentorship for therapists pursuing CHT credentials, and educational opportunities including a national upper-extremity symposium, journal club, local continuing education, study groups, and certification courses.

The role involves evaluating patients, developing individualized plans of care, providing treatment, and managing discharge. The therapist also supervises assistants and aides, contributes to case management, stays current with occupational therapy research and evidence-based practice, and builds positive relationships with patients, centers, facilities, and their staff. The position is located at 4009 Richmond Ave, Houston, and is scheduled Monday through Friday. Compensation is $85,000 to $120,000 based on years of experience, with a $20,000 sign-on bonus and unlimited student debt relief.

Requirements

• Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)-accredited school of occupational therapy.
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Level II fieldwork in hands is required for occupational therapists who are not certified hand therapists.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential.
• At least two years of experience applying custom splinting in pre- and post-operative orthopedic care.
• At least two years of experience in adult rehabilitation; hand and splinting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assistants and aides and contribute to case management.
• Stay current with occupational therapy research and use evidence-based practice, incorporating research, clinician expertise, and patient perception.
• Provide comprehensive, individualized treatment, including evaluation, creation of a plan of care, treatment, and discharge.
• Maintain positive interactions with centers and patients.
• Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.

Benefits

• $20,000 sign-on bonus.
• Unlimited student debt relief and a student loan repayment program.
• Mentorship and orientation programs.
• Continuing education program, paid national certifications, local continuing education programs, national study group, and certification courses.
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical, prescription, health, vision, and dental plan offerings.
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life and disability protection.
• Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program with bonus incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level