Occupational Therapist-Hand Therapist -KORT- Louisville,KY

Select Medical•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

KORT Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist specializing in hand therapy for its outpatient orthopedic center at KORT Downtown Hand in Louisville, Kentucky. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday. A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential is preferred, but occupational therapists with Level II fieldwork in hands are considered. The organization offers access to a network of hand therapists and CHTs, mentorship for therapists pursuing CHT credentials, and opportunities for continuing education and professional development. The therapist will evaluate patients, develop and carry out individualized plans of care, and manage treatment through discharge. The role also involves supervising assistants and aides, contributing to case management, maintaining positive relationships with patients and centers, and applying current evidence-based occupational therapy practice. The advertised starting compensation is $72,000–$95,000 and up, commensurate with experience. Incentives include a $10,000–$20,000 welcome bonus and an unlimited student debt relief program. Benefits include mentorship and orientation, paid national certifications, generous paid time off, medical and prescription, health, vision and dental plans, company-matching 401(k), life and disability protection, student loan repayment, and a clinical advancement program with bonus incentives.

Requirements

Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)-accredited school of occupational therapy.
Level II fieldwork experience in hand therapy.
CPR certification.
Valid driver's license.

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 therapy 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.
Evaluate patients and create individualized plans of care, provide treatment, and manage care through discharge.
Maintain positive interactions with centers and patients.
Enhance and expand client relationships with facilities and their staff.

Benefits

$10,000–$20,000 welcome bonus.
Unlimited student debt relief program.
Mentorship and orientation programs.
Continuing education program with paid national certifications.
Generous paid time off.
Medical and prescription, health, vision, and dental plan offerings.
Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
Life and disability protection.
Student loan repayment program.
Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program with bonus incentives.
National Upper Extremity symposium, national journal club, free local continuing education programs, national study group, and additional certification courses.