Occupational Therapist-Hand Therapist

**Overview** **Position:** Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist **Location:** Gastonia, NC **Schedule:** Part-time, we are open Mon-Fri **Compensation:** $38.00 - $45.00/hr (pending experience) Select Physical Therapy is seeking a part-time Hand Therapist-Occupational Therapist for our outpatient orthopedic center! Although a certified hand therapist (CHT) is preferred, we are willing to consider occupational therapists or physical therapists with one year of experience in hand therapy (required). We have a network of hand therapists and CHTs available for support and are excited to mentor occupational therapists aspiring to be a CHT. **Why Choose Us:** + **Hand Therapy Program:** Our national hand therapy program spans 32 states, with over 300 CHTs and 300 hand therapists across the country. + **Mentorship:** (Available in most regions) Our nationally supported mentorship program is for therapists interested in pursuing their CHT credentials. + **Educational Opportunities:** Take part in the National Upper Extremity (UE) symposium, national journal club, free local continuing education programs, national study group, and additional certification courses. **Part-time Perks:** + **Continuing Education** : Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning + **Career Growth** : Access to a nationwide, professional support network + **401(k)** : Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year + **Diversity** : Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties **Responsibilities** + **Collaboration:** Supervise assistants and aides and contribute to case management. + **High Standard of Care:** Stay current and up to date with occupational therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB,clinician expertise, patient perception). + **Personalized Treatment:** Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment, from evaluating and creating a plan of care to treatment and discharge. + **Relationship-Building:** Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients. Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff. **Qualifications** **Minimum Qualifications:** + Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) -accredited school of occupational therapy + One (1) year of experience as a hand therapist + CPR certification + Valid driver's license **Preferred Qualifications:** + At least two years of experience in the application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic + Minimum two years in adult rehabilitation; hand and splinting experience preferred **Additional Data** _Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans_ Apply for this job ( Share this job **Job ID** _348892_ **Experience (Years)** _1_ **Category** _Hand Therapy_ **Street Address** _801 Cox Road_ **Min** _USD $38.00/Hr._ **Max** _USD $45.00/Hr._