Certified Hand Therapist
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Overview
Position: Certified Hand Therapist - Part-Time
Location: 10890 W. 86th Street Lenexa KS 66214
Schedule: Part-time Monday-Friday
Compensation: Depending on experience
Select Physical Therapy is seeking a part-time Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) Occupational Therapist to treat various upper extremity disorders ranging from tendon injuries sprains strains post-operative fractures and more. The Certified Hand Therapist will work with our regional hand therapy coordinator to ensure you have what you need for success. Must have CHT credential. Position includes direct collaboration with hand surgeons providing care in a clinic that is housed adjacent to the surgeons clinic space as well as their orthopedic urgent care. Strong splinting skills is a must for this setting.
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 mentors.
- Education Department offers: National UE Symposium National Journal Club National CHT Study Group free local CEUs webinar training programs and additional certification courses available for UE COMT
- Hand team meetings in each local area 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
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the evaluation plan of care treatment re-evaluation discharge and appropriate communications of high quality hand therapy services to patients and customers.
- Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs.
- Maintain positive level of interaction with facilities and clients. Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.
- Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB clinician expertise patient perception).
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school for occupational or physical therapy
- Hold specialty certification or licensure in hand therapy
- National registration and state licensure or registration required
- Previousdemonstrated marketing experience
- Solid experience in application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic
- CPR certification
- Valid state drivers license
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
Select Medical is one of the largest providers of critical illness recovery hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation centers, and occupational health clinics in the United States. Guided by our mission to provide an exceptional patient care experience t ... View more
