Hand Therapist

About the role

Evaluate and conduct evidence-based treatment of individuals with pathological upper quarter (hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder girdle, cervical area or multiple joints) conditions resulting from trauma, diseases, congenital or acquired deformity.

Use specialized skills to promote goals of prevention of dysfunction, restoration of function and/or reversal of the progression of pathology in order to enhance quality of movement and daily living skills for individuals with upper quarter disease or injury.

Develop and progress plan of care to meet the needs of the individuals served to assist in returning them to their prior level of function.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and conduct evidence-based treatment of individuals with pathological upper quarter (hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder girdle, cervical area or multiple joints) conditions resulting from trauma, diseases, congenital or acquired deformity.
• Use specialized skills to promote goals of prevention of dysfunction, restoration of function and/or reversal of the progression of pathology in order to enhance quality of movement and daily living skills for individuals with upper quarter disease or injury.
• Develop and progress plan of care to meet the needs of the individuals served to assist in returning them to their prior level of function.

Requirements

• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) from an accredited Hand Therapy Certification Commission and must successfully pass the exam, and become certified before onboarding.
• Current state Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy certification/license.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate.
• Current state license.
• Current Hand Therapist Certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy.

Skills

• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to each individual patient following determination of dysfunction and musculoskeletal status.
• Ability to evaluate and treat an upper extremity patient seeking care for repetitive strain, traumatic injury, neurological dysfunction and post-surgical rehabilitation.
• Good rapport and working relationship with physicians in the community specializing in upper extremity medical care.

Benefits

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.

Pay

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.42 to $51.31.

Schedule

Day shift- with rotating holidays and weekends as per business needs.