Certified Hand Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Our certified hand therapist serves patients by providing specialized therapy treatment and evaluation in accordance with the Hand Therapy Certification Commission focusing on the dysfunctions/ disorders of the distal upper extremity and hand.

Benefits
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401K with company match, Long term disability leave, Health Spending Account (HSA), Paid vacation, Bereavement leave
Culture
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute was founded in 2007 with the merger of two of the areas longest tenured practices – Western Monmouth Orthopedic Associates and New Jersey Orthopedic Associates. For more than 25 years, each has been a leader in providing quality orthopedic and sports medicine care. Together as one, we’re even stronger and making a real difference in people’s lives.
The combined practice allows us to draw on our complementary strengths to deliver exceptional patient-centered, patient-focused care for a better overall patient experience.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties

• Perform initial evaluations and progress evaluations.
• Perform Splint evaluations and manufacture/ issue the clinically appropriate splint/ device.
• Provide patient treatment as indicated.
• Develop plan of care for each patient.
• Provide Home Exercise Program (HEP) for each individual patient.
• Perform daily documentation for each patient visit within the time frame specified by departmental policy.

• Provide patient reassessments for insurance companies and physicians.
• Attend departmental meetings as scheduled.
• Direct therapy aides.
• Work with therapy reception staff to ensure timely filing of documentation and proper scheduling of patients.
• Complete all discharge summaries of each patient within the time frame specified by department.
• Establish goals and objectives for each patient.
• Complete all necessary requirements to maintain current CHT certification/ credentials.
• Complete all required Continuing Education Units (CEU's) to maintain primary therapy license.
• Confers with members of therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
• Manages caseload accordingly with regards to intensity, demand, and frequency.
• Participate in marketing and community outreach efforts.
• Perform other duties as requested/directed.

Requirements
Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
Accept a background and drug check to be performed
Must possess current, valid Certified Hand Therapist credentials as issued by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission
Must possess a current State of New Jersey Occupational or Physical Therapy License.

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