Posted 12 days ago
Description
Overview:
#HireNRHS Responsibilities:
A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) provides specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Core duties include patient evaluation, custom splinting, and developing recovery plans.
Evaluation/Assessment/Therapeutics
* Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition and establish plan of care
* Provide therapeutic interventions appropriate to age and disability of the patient
* Document Delivery of Occupational Therapy services
Direction/Supervision
* Directs and supervises activities of Occupational Therapy Assistants, students and support personnel
Orthotic/Splint Fabrication
* Design, fabricate, fit, and adjust custom orthoses and splints for hand and upper-extremity conditions
* Educate patients on orthosis wear, care, and precautions
Post-Surgical and Injury Rehabilitation
* Treat patients with orthopedic, traumatic, burn, tendon, nerve, and postoperative conditions
* Provide scar management, edema control, wound care, and return-to-work rehabilitation as appropriate
Collaboration and Communication
* Collaborate with hand surgeons, orthopedic physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals
* Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and case discussions
Qualifications:
Education
* Bachelor's degree required
* Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy preferred
* Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Experience
* 3+ years of experience in upper-extremity rehabilitation and outpatient therapy
Licensure/Certification
* Current state PT or OT license
* Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential
* Current CPR/BLS certification
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation
* Knowledge of work conditioning/work hardening programs
* Experience with custom orthotic fabrication
* Leadership, mentoring, or clinical education experience
Key Competencies
* Advanced knowledge of upper-extremity anatomy and biomechanics
* Clinical reasoning and problem-solving
* Orthotic design and fabrication skills
* Patient-centered communication
* Time management and documentation accuracy
* Ability to mentor staff and students
Compensation/Benefits
* $36.63-$59.83/hr depending on previous work experience.
* Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.
