Occupational Therapist - Certified Hand Therapist - PRN

Overview

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist - Certified Hand Therapist in Lexington, SC

Our Lexington outpatient center is seeking a PRN Hand Therapist (OTR/CHT) to treat various upper extremity disorders ranging from tendon injuries, sprains/strains, post-operative fractures, etc. The Certified Hand Therapist will be working in an energetic center with primarily an orthopedic caseload and will be treating referrals from hand and orthopedic surgeons. Previous outpatient orthopedic upper extremity experience is required. We are open Mon-Fri and have a full-time CHT on staff. We are seeking an OT/CHT on Fridays.

Schedule: Fridays (7am - 4pm)

Compensation: $45.00 - $50.00/hour (commensurate with experience)

Our Lexington/West Columbia clinics have won the 2023 Lexington Life Best of Campaign!  Best of Lexington - PT Practice!

Unique Job Opportunities:

• 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 dept: National UE symposium, National journal club, National CHT study group, free local CEUs, 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 teach internal courses on a national and local level and contribute to other educational activities
• Opportunity to develop and participate in program development for special populations
• Hand therapy clinics are fully equipped and provide many treatment options
• Opportunity to deliver unique programs to industrial workers: on-site visits, on-site therapy, work conditioning, FCE, ergonomic assessments, and pre-employment testing.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school for Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy
• National registration and state licensure or registration REQUIRED
• MUST have solid experience in application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic required
• Hand and splinting experience REQUIRED
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Valid state driver’s license.

Additional Data

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.