Certified Hand Therapist

Position: Certified Hand Therapist - Part-Time

Location: 10890 W. 86th Street, Lenexa, KS  66214

Schedule: Part-time Monday-Friday

Compensation: Depending on experience

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a part-time Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) Occupational Therapist, to treat various upper extremity disorders ranging from tendon injuries, sprains, strains, post-operative fractures, and more. The Certified Hand Therapist will work with our regional hand therapy coordinator to ensure you have what you need for success.  Must have CHT credential. Position includes direct collaboration with hand surgeons, providing care in a clinic that is housed adjacent to the surgeons clinic space as well as their orthopedic urgent care. Strong splinting skills is a must for this setting.  

Why join our nationwide team of amazing hand therapists?

• National hand therapy program in 32 states with more than 300 CHTs 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 mentors.
• Education Department offers: National UE Symposium, National Journal Club, National CHT Study Group, free local CEUs, webinar training programs, and additional certification courses available for UE COMT
• Hand team meetings in each local area, virtual meetings, and training available.
• Opportunities to observe in physician clinics and work in contracted positions in physicians’ 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

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans