Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist

Position: Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist

Location: 452 NW Legacy Drive, Kansas City, MO  64155

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-5pm/9-6pm

Incentives: Possible sign-on bonus and/or $350 per month in uncapped student debt relief!

Our outpatient orthopedic team is seeking an Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist to join us in providing quality patient care.

We are looking for a dynamic outpatient occupational therapist that has experience with treating a hand/elbow case load and a desire to study for the CHT exam, if not already certified.   You will have the opportunity to work directly alongside CHTs with the largest hand team in the Metro area.  We offer a highly successful mentorship program for obtaining your CHT certification.  You will be paired with a CHT mentor and will have access to such resources as an UE Journal Club and CHT Study Group. Already a CHT?  Our hand therapists have free access to the Journals of Hand Therapy and Hand Surgery as well as many others.  Select Medical’s Continuing Education Department is second-to-none and hosts an annual UE Symposium in addition to live courses, virtual Master Classes, and recorded instructional videos to suit every learning style. Select Medical’s Hand Therapy team has ASHT Board members and two former ASHT presidents in its ranks and is led by world renowned hand therapist Sue Blackmore.  Apply today and learn more about the benefits of joining our team!

NEW GRADS WELCOME: We value mentorship and a collaborative approach to care. New graduates are welcome to apply!

Why Join Us: (benefits for full-time at 32+ hours/week)

• Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
• Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program 
• Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

• Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
• Build Relationships: Enhance, develop and expand relationships with referral sources and maintain a positive level of interaction with centers and patients.
• Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
• High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise.
• Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.
• Leadership: Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.
• Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and demonstrate completion of patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements in an appropriate and timely manner.
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• Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy
• State Occupational Therapist license (or license eligible)
• CPR certification
• Valid state driver’s license

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans