Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)

Job Description

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, 40 hours/week. 8-hour day shifts. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.


Be part of something remarkable

Come help patients rehabilitate after injury or surgery at UW Health.

We are seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to:

• Provide treatment for hand and upper extremity patients of all ages and guide them through individualized rehabilitation programs.
• Efficiently communicate with hand surgeons (both plastic and orthopedic), hand fellowship trained physician referral sources, and other UW Health departments for care coordination and collaboration.
• Work within a large, dynamic rehab team to continually provide exceptional patient and family centered care.

At UW Health, you will have :

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree /Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Physical Therapy Required
• Master's Degree in OT or Doctorate Degree in PT Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years of professional experience in therapy area of specialty Required
• 5 years of Hand and Upper Extremity experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Hand Therapy Certification (CHT) from Hand Therapy Certification Commission Required
• Licensed Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist in the State of Wisconsin Required
• BLS/CPR and Automatic External Defibrillator Certification Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

East Madison Hospital - is UW Health's newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you're sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

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