Hand Therapist-Occupational Therapist - Des Moines, IA

Certified hand therapists (CHT) and occupational therapist  aspiring to become a CHT- we are hiring in Des Moins, IA

Select Physical Therapy  in Des Moines, IA  is seeking a full time occupational therapist-hand therapist for our outpatient orthopedic location center. A certified hand therapist (CHT) is HIGHLY preferred, but we are willing to consider occupational therapists (OT) with a level II fieldwork in hands (required). We CAN mentor an occupational therapist aspiring to be a certified hand therapist. You will be working in the same center with our hand therapist.

We have a network of hand therapists and certified hand therapists for support and welcome experienced hand therapists and certified hand therapists to join a national leader in hand therapy. 

We are looking for a dynamic individual ready to grow and continue developing our hand programs in your community. 

Compensation starting at $70,000 annual base

Full Time Benefits Include:

• UNMATCHED Continuing Education program with internal CEU accrediting courses, certifications (CHT, COMT, etc) , journal clubs, study groups and more.
• Student Debt Relief programs
• Potential Sign on bonus
• Company matching 401(k)
• Generous Paid Time Off plus Holidays
• Affordable PPO Benefits with Tobacco Free Discounts and more.

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• Responsible for the evaluation, plan of care, treatment, re-evaluation, discharge, and appropriate communications of high quality hand therapy services to patients and customers.
• Develop treatment plans, supervise assistants and aides, contribute to case management, and provide quality patient care.
• 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).

Minimum Qualificaitons:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school for Occupational Therapy 
• National registration and state licensure or registration REQUIRED.
• Level II field work or Hand Therapy clinical rotation in school in lieu of two years of hand therapy experience.

Perferred Qualifications:

• Specialty certification or licensure in Hand Therapy or able to sit for exam
• Minimum of two years experience in application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic required.
• Minimum two years in adult rehabilitation; hand and splinting experience required.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds dead weight alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and monitor patient needs and to maintain accurate records, recognize people and provide directions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment through the facility.
• Possess fine motor skills for legible and accurate writing of reports, charting, scheduling, daily correspondence and presentations, either manually or through use of dictation equipment.
• Possess grasp ability sufficient for cutting splint material.
• Possess fine motor skills for effective and efficient handling of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment.

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.