What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist position at Select Physical Therapy?
Overview
Position: Occupational Therapist or CHT
Schedule: Full Time
Select Physical Therapy is seeking a motivated OT or CHT who is passionate about hand therapy and wants to join one of the biggest Hand Teams in the KC area. Select has an excellent mentorship program which helps prepare the clinician for taking the CHT exam. You will meet regularly with our Hand Team to stay current on the latest trends and evidenced based information to improve best practices with your patients. You will have the opportunity to work closely with our referral sources and develop relationships that help promote excellent outcomes. Enjoy a culture that is patient centered and prioritizes the exceptional patient and employee experience.
Full time employment would cover 20 hours at our Main clinic at at 3215 Broadway and 20 hours float coverage for the KC market.
Why Choose Us:
- Hand Therapy Program: Our national hand therapy program spans 32 states, with over 300 CHTs and 300 hand therapists across the country.
- Mentorship: (Available in most regions) Our nationally-supported mentorship program is for therapists interested in pursuing their CHT credentials.
- Educational Opportunities: Take part in the National Upper Extremity (UE) symposium, national journal club, free local continuing education programs, national study group, and additional certification courses.
Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
- Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Ease the Burden: Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive benefits packages
- Invest in Your Future: Company matching 401(k) retirement plans
- Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
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.
- Relationship-Building: Maintain 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 driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least two years of experience in the application of custom splinting pre and post-op 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.
