Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy

Overview

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Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy

Palo Alto, CA

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STUDENT DEBT BENEFIT PROGRAM

Full Time OR Part Time Available!

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a part time (or full time) occupational hand therapist for our outpatient orthopedic clinic in Palo Alto, CA. Our clinic offers an open gym floor plan and is located close to California Ave in Palo Alto. We are open to either full time or part time hours for this position. We are ideally looking for a Certified Hand Therapist but we are open to an OT that has at least 1 year of experience in hand therapy and is looking to grow in their field! 

Our clinics are fully equipped to provide care to patients ranging from post-surgical cases, to non-operative conditions, to work conditioning. You will have the opportunity to work closely with other clinicians and therapists. If you are looking for a stable company with an ACTIVE, GROWING and THRIVING national Hand Therapy program, let's talk! 

Select Physical Therapy offers:

• Starting at: $95,000.00 up to $120,000.00 for full time 
• SIGN ON BONUS
• STUDENT DEBT BENEFIT PROGRAM
• Unmatched Continuing Education Program
• Full-time status at 32 hours
• Internal CHT Mentorship Program
• Paid Time Off , Sick Time, and Holidays
• Markets Managed Locally
• Employee Discounts and perks on good and services
• And much more!

Additional Hand Therapy Opportunities Include:

• Reimbursement of CHT exam fees and Re-certification exam fees upon passing
• FREE and UNLIMITED CEU accredited courses!
• Internal education department offers: National UE symposium, UE COMT Certification Course, National journal club, National CHT study group, National hand therapy mentorship program, free local CEU’s, webinar training programs, National bulletin boards and blogs, and free journal access.
• Opportunities to observe in physician clinics and work in contracted positions in physician’s clinics
• Opportunities for research activities and publications
• Opportunities to deliver unique programs to industrial workers: on-site visits, on-site therapy, work conditioning, FCE, ergonomic assessments and pre-employment testing.
• Work alongside our staff that includes national speakers and educators, researchers, therapists published in textbooks and peer reviewed journals, and active leaders in national associations.

One of the many unique benefits that our employees at Select Medical can take advantage of is our industry-leading continuing education opportunities, which are worth up to $15,580 each year!  This includes the opportunity to join Select Physical Therapy’s nationally acclaimed and APTA accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, weekend classes and online education, and formal weekly mentoring program available for new grads.  Residency and Fellowship programs.

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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.
• Must be working towards specialty certification or licensure in Hand Therapy
• National registration and state licensure or registration REQUIRED
• Minimum of two years experience in application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic required
• Minimum two years in adult rehabilitation; 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.