What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Hand Therapist position at Banner Physical Therapy?
Overview
Position: Certified Hand Therapist
Location: 23478 North Sundance Parkway, Suite 104 Buckeye, AZ 85326
Incentives: $15,000 Bonus and $350/month Student Loan Repayment
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday
Compensation: Salaried, starting at $85,000 and up, commensurate with experience PLUS Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program
Join a well-established therapy clinic and play a key role in launching a new hand therapy service in a rapidly growing community. This position offers the autonomy of being the sole hand therapist at the location, supported by a strong local and national hand therapy team. Mentorship and abundant continuing education opportunities are available to ensure ongoing professional growth. While CHT certification is preferred, we enthusiastically welcome applicants preparing for the exam or those with extensive hand therapy experience.
Banner Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist, to treat various upper extremity disorders ranging from tendon injuries, sprains, strains, post-operative fractures, and more. We are seeking a skilled hand therapist experienced in custom splinting. The Certified Hand Therapist will collaborate with our regional hand therapy coordinator to ensure you have the necessary resources for success.
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
Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
- Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Education for Growth: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
- Ease the Burden: Our student loan repayment program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
- Specialized Care: Explore different specialties like aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic health, concussion care, hand therapy, and more
- Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth, clinical expertise with bonus incentives
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
Additional Data
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