• Certified Hand Therapist

    Select Medical (Newington, CT)


    Overview

    **Position:** Certified Hand Therapist

    **Location:** Newington, CT

    **Schedule:** Monday through Friday

    Compensation: Salary up to $100k based on experience

    **Incentives:** Sign on bonus up to $10k and student debt repayment!

     

    Select Physical Therapy is seeking a Full Time Certified Hand Therapist to treat various upper extremity disorders ranging from tendon injuries, sprain / strains, post-operative fractures, etc. Hand Therapist must be skilled in custom splinting. The Certified Hand Therapist will be working in an energetic center with primarily orthopedic caseload. You will be treating referrals from hand and orthopedic surgeons.

     

    By joining the Select family you will be joining the largest group of hand therapists employed in a single organization. Our national hand therapy program is in 32 states with over 250 CHT’s, and additional 500 therapists nationwide.

     

    Certified Hand Therapist is preferred but could look at candidates with level 2 or 3 hand experience. Our New Milford center provides both physical and occupational therapy to the local residents. We work closely with an orthopedic practice next door to the center. We see a wide variety of patients with sports, orthopedic, hand and neurologic injuries.

     

    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

    Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

    + **Start Strong** : Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition

    + **Elevate Your Skills** :Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications

    + **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-matching401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection

    + **Advance your Career** : We offer growth and specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy + more)

    + **Ease the Burden** : Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt

    + **Go Anywhere with Us:** 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

    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.

    + 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).

    Qualifications

    + 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

     

    Additional Data

     

    _Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans_

     

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    **Job ID** _331325_

    **Experience (Years)** _0_

    **Category** _Hand Therapy_

    **Street Address** _505 Willard Ave._