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Doctors of Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapist - CHT

Doctors of Physical Therapy, Antioch, Illinois, United States, 60002

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Description

Doctors of Physical Therapy

is currently seeking a part time

Certified Hand Therapist - OT

to execute best-in-class care at our outpatient clinic in our Antioch location. New grads interested in obtaining a CHT are welcome to apply as we have mentoring available to work towards your CHT.

Doctors of Physical Therapy (DPT) was founded in 2005 by a physical therapist with the main goal to consistently help patients achieve faster, long term relief.

Therapist Responsibilities:

• Identify and meet patients' goals and needs

• Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients' motion and mobility

• Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery

• Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques

• Create fitness and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients' specific needs

• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions

• Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally

• Promote clients' healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance and coordination

• Consult and practice with other health professionals

• Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress

• Document patient care services

Benefits: Mentorship Continued Education Assistance, Medbridge Free internal CEU courses Flexible schedule 20-40 hour work week schedules available 401k Paid Time Off - partial Voluntary Benefits

Requirements

Skills

• Proven work experience as an Occupational/Physical Therapist and Hand Therapist

• Intensive education and clinical expertise

• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities

• Current knowledge of treatment practices

• Drive to continually learn and grow

• Professional behavior

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• Valid license to practice occupational therapy

• Graduate degree or greater in occupational therapy

Experience:

• Occupational/Physical Therapy: New grads that want to pursue a CHT will be considered.

• Must have Hand Therapy experience, and/or desire to complete CHT.

• Must have strong splint skills.

License/Certification:

• OT License

• CHT preferred