Certified Hand Therapist Occupational Therapist (CHT)

Position: Certified Hand Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics

Location: Port Charlotte, FL

Schedule: As Needed Mon - Fri 

Compensation: $50/hr

Select Physical Therapy is now hiring a Certified Hand Therapist - Occupational Therapist (CHT) for Per Diem! Join our team of therapist treating various upper extremity disorders ranging from tendon injuries, sprain, strains, post-operative fractures, etc. Splinting experience preferred.  Best practices and evidence-based programs are utilized for individualized patient care.

Our locations are fully equipped to provide care to patients ranging from post surgical, non-operative to work conditioning. You will have the opportunity to work closely with excellent hand surgeons. If you are looking for a stable company with an ACTIVE, GROWING and THRIVING national Hand Therapy program, please apply immediately! 

Why join our nationwide team of amazing hand therapists?

• UNMATCHED continuing education program with CEU accrediting courses focused on hand therapy including our national UE symposium, journal clubs, webinar training and more.
• National network of more than 400 hand therapists
• Hand team meetings in each local area and virtual meetings and training available.
• Opportunities to observe and interact with our referring physicians to provide the best in patient care
• Large national company with the supplies, resources and stability you need to focus on treating and increasing your skills.

• 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).

• 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

Fostering Well-Being:  We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members.  PRN / Part-time positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time and PRN employees.