Hand Therapist

OrthoArizona

$80K — $130K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of radiology equipment.
  • Understanding of anatomy and physiology.
  • Familiarity with common safety hazards in radiology.
  • Proficiency in computer programs and electronic medical records software.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Licensed in Arizona with CPR certification.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in outpatient orthopedic hand therapy.

Responsibilities

  • Review physician referrals to determine necessary hand therapy treatments.
  • Evaluate patients through tests, clinical observations, and patient-provided information.
  • Develop personalized treatment goals and activities based on patient evaluations.
  • Administer treatments to enhance patient function and assess their effectiveness.
  • Instruct and motivate patients in their physical activities as per treatment plans.
  • Monitor treatment effects and adjust plans for optimal outcomes.
  • Document treatment, responses, and progress in patient records accurately.

Benefits

  • Robust paid time off including sick leave, holidays, and vacation.
  • Multiple medical plan options available.
  • Health Savings Account with company contributions.
  • Dental and vision insurance provided.
  • 401(k) retirement plan offered.
  • Pet discount plan available.
  • ID theft protection and legal assistance included.
Full Job Description
Hand Therapist

OrthoArizona is looked for a preferred Certified Hand Therapist but open to those aspiring to achieve their CHT.

Pay: $80,000-$130,000 based on experience

As a Hand Therapist with OrthoArizona, you will get to:
  • Review physician's written referral to determine hand therapy treatment required.
  • Evaluate patients using appropriate tests, measurements, clinical observation, and supplementary information provided by the patient.
  • Develop individual patient treatment goals and activities based on evaluation of patient data and demographics.
  • Administer treatment to improve and maintain function and evaluate its effects.
  • Instruct, motivate, educate, and assist patients to perform various physical activities designed in the treatment plan.
  • Monitor effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatment to achieve maximum results.
  • Perform treatment involving application of physical agents, moist or heat packs, and other modalities as needed.
  • Document treatment, response, and progress results onto chart and transcribes notes as required.
  • Record treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Assist in training and orienting of new staff.
  • Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, Techs and Aides.
  • All other duties assigned.

Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of radiology equipment.
  • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
  • Knowledge of safety hazards common to radiology.
  • Working knowledge of computer programs.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Understand/Perform training on electronic medical records software.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy program.
  • Passed National Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy Examination.
  • Licensed in the state of Arizona.
  • Maintain CPR certification.
  • Minimum 2 years experience specific to outpatient orthopedic hand therapy and splint fabrication.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • CHT Preferred.


Full Time Benefits:
  • Robust paid time off package including, sick time, holidays, & paid time off!
  • Medical with multiple different plan options.
  • Health Savings account + company contributions.
  • Dental & Vision Insurance.
  • 401(k)
  • Pet Discount Plan.
  • ID Theft Protection & Legal Assistance.

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