Certified Hand Therapist- Physical Therapist

Metro is seeking a motivated, compassionate, and skilled FULL-TIME Certified Hand Therapist dedicated to helping patients reach their goals through personalized treatment plans. Our clinics feature a well-trained support staff and state-of-the-art space and equipment. We are looking for someone with an interest in program development, clinical leadership, and contributing to the continued growth and advancement of our hand therapy program. Join a growing organization that values a progressive, supportive, and innovative team culture! Responsibilities: • Plan, prepare, and implement individualized treatment programs for patients with hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries to improve or restore physical function, alleviate pain, promote mobility, and prevent or minimize physical impairments and functional limitations. • Custom splint fabrication for patients • Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating the data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention. • Develop relationships with physicians across long island in order to promote further growth of the hand program at Metro • Develop and guide plans of care which encourage compliance and produce the best results for your patients. • Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit. • Instructs family members, physical therapist assistants (PTAs), home health aides, and other caregivers in appropriate physical therapy techniques and patient care activities. • Contribute to the continued growth and development of the hand therapy program through clinical initiatives, service expansion, and process improvement. • Collaborate with leadership and interdisciplinary teams to support program development and the advancement of hand therapy services. Qualifications • New York State Physical Therapist License and Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification required. • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience practicing as a CHT (PT). • Demonstrated ability to fabricate and apply custom splints. • Ability to evaluate a patient's need for physical therapy and develop an appropriate treatment plan. • Ability to provide appropriate care and treatment to patients based on physician care plan, agency policy and professional standards of care. • Preferred Certifications: First Aid, AED, & CPR Certifications. Additional Information What We Offer! • Competitive compensation package • 401(k) plan with company matching options • Generous Paid Time Off • A rich benefits package, including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance • New York's 529 College Savings Program • Employee Referral Bonus Program • Employee Perks: discounted rates for entertainment, travel, fitness, insurance plans, etc. through our partnership with Plum Benefits • FSA Plans- pretax savings plans to pay for unreimbursed medical and dental expenses, travel to & from work • Company Events- Annual Family Field Day, Leadership Retreats, and Holiday Awards Celebration • And much more! The anticipated base salary range for this position is $110,000-$125,000. Salary is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Additionally, this position is eligible for incentive compensation. The Company's incentive compensation plan is subject to change. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits are also available, subject to the terms of the Company's plan.