Hand Therapist

About the role

At OrthoArizona, we are bringing the best together. Our organization was created to help serve ALL orthopedic and podiatry needs throughout the Valley! We have a wide range of orthopedic surgeons and mid-level providers including physical and occupational therapists. As a Hand Therapist with OrthoArizona, you will get to:

• Review physician’s written referral to determine hand therapy treatment required.
• Evaluate patients using appropriate tests, measurements, clinical observation, and supplementary information provided by the patient.
• Develop individual patient treatment goals and activities based on evaluation of patient data and demographics.
• Administer treatment to improve and maintain function and evaluate its effects.
• Instruct, motivate, educate, and assist patients to perform various physical activities designed in the treatment plan.
• Monitor effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatment to achieve maximum results.
• Perform treatment involving application of physical agents, moist or heat packs, and other modalities as needed.
• Document treatment, response, and progress results onto chart and transcribes notes as required.
• Record treatment charges daily and complete charge tickets in an accurate and timely manner.
• Auxiliary tasks may include assisting in training and orienting of new staff and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants, Techs and Aides.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of radiology equipment.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of safety hazards common to radiology.
• Working knowledge of computer programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understand/Perform training on electronic medical records software.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy program.
• Passed National Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy Examination.
• Licensed in the state of Arizona.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Minimum 2 years experience specific to outpatient orthopedic hand therapy and splint fabrication.

Preferred Qualifications

• CHT Preferred.

Full Time Benefits

• Robust paid time off package including, sick time, holidays, & paid time off!
• Medical with multiple different plan options.
• Health Savings account + company contributions.
• Dental & Vision Insurance.
• 401(k).
• Pet Discount Plan.
• ID Theft Protection & Legal Assistance.