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Certified Hand Therapist

Select Medical, Newington, Connecticut, us, 06111

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Certified Hand Therapist Location: Newington, CT

Schedule: Monday through Friday

Compensation: Salary up to $100k based on experience. Sign on bonus up to $10k and student debt repayment.

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a Full Time Certified Hand Therapist to treat various upper extremity disorders ranging from tendon injuries, sprain / strains, post-operative fractures, etc. Hand Therapist must be skilled in custom splinting. The Certified Hand Therapist will be working in an energetic center with primarily orthopedic caseload. You will be treating referrals from hand and orthopedic surgeons.

Why Join Our Nationwide Team

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.

Previous, demonstrated marketing experience.

Solid experience in application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic.

CPR certification.

Valid state driver’s license.

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