Hand Therapist

Hand Therapist

RO Northeast - Philadelphia, PA 19114

Overview

Level Entry Job Shift Day Shift Education Level Masters Degree

Description

Job Summary:

The Hand Therapist performs the duties of an OT or PT with a specific emphasis on treating and splinting hand and upper extremity injuries of the adolescent, adult and geriatric orthopedic population.

Key Accountabilities:

Patient visits per week must be at least 60 for 40 hour week. Visits per week are prorated by actual expected hours worked. Additional Job-Specific Metrics can be found on the Annual Performance Appraisal adopted for this role.

Essential Duties:

• Provides hand therapy services to patients in a fast-paced hand and orthopaedic clinic, including the fabrication of static and dynamic splints and orthotics.
• Provides evaluations, treatments, and goal setting for patients.
• Performs custom fabrication of static and dynamic splints/orthoses.
• Evaluates and documents patients' progress and adjusts programs to achieve maximum benefits.
• Consults directly with hand surgeons and other rehabilitation team members to optimize patients' care plans.
• Supervises aides and students in direct patient care and related activities.
• Participates in staff in-services, monthly rounds and research.
• Adheres to regulatory documentation and billing requirements.
• Engages in hand therapist duties in a timely, empathetic manner with patients that maximizes patient understanding and adherence to therapy programs.
• Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree and successful completion of an accredited PT or OT school required
• Must have active, valid state OT/PT licensure
• CHT preferred; OT/PT with hand experience actively working towards CHT will be considered
• 5+ years of experience minimum requirement
• Computer skills including, but not limited to, MS Office Suite

Pay Range:

• Full time: $65,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr
• Per diem and part time : $31.25/hr - $55.00/hr

Our Commitment to Employees:

Come work at Rothman Orthopaedics! Our employees are our single greatest asset, as such, we strive to provide a professional, nurturing environment where every member of our team can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. This commitment to our employees has earned us the distinction as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Inquirer year after year. Our employees enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value developing an inclusive and equitable environment that strengthens our organization and allows us to better attract and retain a diverse workforce that is representative of our patients and our community. We model our values by creating and enacting practices that encourage participation from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.