Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist CHT

Select Physical Therapy•Houston, TX

9d•$85,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Select Physical Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist for its outpatient orthopedic center in Kingwood, Texas. The role is intended for a current Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), an occupational therapist planning to sit for the CHT exam within a year, or an occupational therapist with required Level II fieldwork in hands. CHT certification is preferred. The organization offers access to a network of hand therapists and CHTs, mentorship for therapists pursuing CHT credentials, educational programs, and career advancement opportunities. The position 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. The benefits package includes mentorship and orientation, paid national certifications and continuing education, paid time off, medical and prescription, vision and dental plans, a company-matching 401(k), life and disability protection, student loan repayment, and clinical advancement opportunities with bonus incentives.

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) certification, or plans to sit for the CHT exam within a year.
At least two years of experience applying custom splinting in pre- and post-operative orthopedic care.
At least two years of adult rehabilitation experience; 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 individualized care, including evaluation, development 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.