Occupational Therapist-Hand Therapist

Banner Physical Therapy • Phoenix, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Banner Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist specializing in hand therapy for an outpatient orthopedic center in Phoenix, Arizona. Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification is preferred, but applicants preparing for the exam or with extensive hand therapy experience are welcome. The organization offers support through a network of hand therapists and CHTs, mentorship opportunities in most regions, and educational programs including a national upper-extremity symposium, journal club, local continuing education, study group, and certification courses.

The role includes supervising assistants and aides, contributing to case management, using current occupational therapy research and evidence-based practice, and delivering individualized care from evaluation and treatment planning through treatment and discharge. The therapist also maintains positive relationships with centers, patients, facilities, and their staff.

The position is salaried, starting at $80,000 and up depending on experience, with a $15,000 bonus and a $350-per-month student loan repayment program. The schedule is Monday through Friday. The Phoenix location is 755 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification; applicants preparing for the exam are also welcomed.
• 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.
• Extensive hand therapy experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assistants and aides and contribute to case management.
• Stay current with occupational therapy research and employ evidence-based practice, considering 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 relationships with facilities and their staff.

Benefits

• $15,000 bonus.
• $350 per month student loan repayment program.
• Mentorship and orientation programs.
• Continuing education opportunities, including paid national certifications, a national upper-extremity symposium, journal club, local continuing education programs, national study group, and additional 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