Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist CHT
Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist CHT
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Overview
Position: Occupational Therapist Hand Therapist (CHT)
Location: Metairie LA
Schedule: Fulltime MondayFriday
Compensation:Salaried commensurate with experience
Incentives: Bonus eligible and student debt benefit program
Select Physical Therapy is seeking a fulltime Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist to treat various upper extremity disorders ranging from tendon injuries sprains strains postoperative fractures and more. We are seeking a hand therapist who is skilled in custom splinting. The Certified Hand Therapist or Hand Therapist will be working with our regional hand therapy coordinator to ensure you have what you need for success.
Why join our nationwide team of amazing hand therapists
- National hand therapy program in 32 states with more than 300 CHTs nationwide and an additional 300 hand therapists are a part of the national hand therapy program
- Nationally supported mentorship program therapists interested in pursuing their CHT credentials (available in most regions). Experienced therapists have the opportunity to become a mentor.
- Education Department Offers: National UE symposium National journal club National CHT study group free local CEUs webinar training programs additional certification course available for UE COMT
- Hand team meetings in each local area and virtual meetings and training available.
- Opportunities to observe in physician clinics and work in contracted positions in physicians clinics
- Opportunity for research activities
- Opportunity to develop and participate in program development for special populations
- Hand therapy clinics are fully equipped and provide many treatment options
Benefits and Incentives:
- Multiple health plans: PPO and HSA options through BC/BS
- Dental/vision/prescription/disability/supplemental life insurance and more
- Company matching 401(k)
- Generous paid time off (PTO) and extended illness days (EID)
- Indefinite student debt benefit program
- Industrywide unmatched continuing education program with unlimited access to CEU courses national certifications and more
- Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews
Responsibilities
- Collaboration: Supervise assistants and aides and contribute to case management.
- High Standard of Care: Stay current and up to date with occupational therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB clinician expertise patient perception).
- Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment from evaluating and creating a plan of care to treatment and discharge.
- RelationshipBuilding: Maintain a positive level of interaction with centers and patients. Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) accredited school of occupational therapy
- CPR certified
- Valid drivers license
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least two years of experience in the application of custom splinting pre and postop orthopedic
- Minimum two years in adult rehabilitation; hand and splinting experience preferred
Additional Data
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment and employees are treated during employment without regard to race color religion national origin citizenship age sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status ancestry physical or mental disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
