Occupational Therapist/Hand Therapy

Position: Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist (CHT)

Location: Columbus, IN

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday

Compensation: $34 -$41 per hour, commensurate with experience

Incentives: Bonus eligible and student debt benefit!

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time occupational therapist who could also be a hand therapist for our outpatient orthopedic center located in Columbus, IN.  We can mentor an occupational therapist wanting to work in hand therapy. We have a network of hand therapists and certified hand therapists available for support and welcome experienced hand therapists and certified hand therapists (CHTs) to join a national leader in hand therapy. 

Why join our nationwide team of amazing hand therapists?

• National hand therapy program in 32 states with more than 300 CHT’s 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 a mentor.
• Education Department Offers: National UE symposium, National journal club, National CHT study group, free local CEU’s, webinar training programs, additional certification course available for UE COMT
• Hand team meetings in each local area and virtual meetings and training available.
• Opportunities to observe in physician clinics and work in contracted positions in physician’s 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

Benefits and Incentives:

• Multiple health plans: PPO and HSA options through BC/BS
• Dental/vision/prescription/disability/supplemental life insurance and more
• Company matching 401(k)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and extended illness days (EID)
• Indefinite student debt benefit program
• Industrywide unmatched continuing education program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications, and more
• Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews

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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 Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school for Occupational Therapy.
• National registration and state licensure or registration REQUIRED
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Valid state driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Hand Therapist
• Two years in adult rehabilitation; hand and splinting experience preferred