Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist CHT

Select Medical•Kingwood, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Select Physical Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist for an outpatient orthopedic center in Kingwood, Texas. The role is open to a current Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) or an occupational therapist planning to sit for the CHT examination within a year. A CHT is preferred; occupational therapists with Level II fieldwork in hands are also considered, and that fieldwork is required. The organization offers access to a network of hand therapists and CHTs and mentorship for occupational therapists pursuing CHT credentials. The position is located at 605 Rockmead Suite 200, Kingwood, TX 77339, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule. Compensation is $85,000 to $120,000 based on years of experience. The posting also offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus and unlimited student debt relief. The role involves evaluating patients, developing and delivering individualized plans of care, and managing treatment through discharge. The therapist collaborates with assistants and aides, contributes to case management, maintains positive relationships with patients and centers, and uses current occupational therapy research and evidence-based practice. Professional development opportunities include mentorship, continuing education, certifications, a national upper-extremity symposium, journal club, and study groups.

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 current CHTs.

Nice To Haves

Current Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), or planning to sit for the CHT examination within a year.
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.
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise assistants and aides and contribute to case management.
Stay current with occupational therapy research and use evidence-based practice, including research, clinician expertise, and patient perception.
Provide comprehensive, individualized treatment, from evaluation and creation of a plan of care through 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 with paid national certifications and free local continuing education programs.
Generous paid time off.
Medical and prescription, health, vision, and dental plan offerings.
Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
Life and disability protection.
Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program with bonus incentives.
National hand therapy mentorship and educational opportunities, including symposiums, journal clubs, study groups, and additional certification courses.