Certified Hand Therapist - Full Time - Days

Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)

Job Description:

• The Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is a physical therapist (PT) or occupational therapist (OT) with a specialty certification in the evaluation and treatment of complex upper extremity conditions.
• Work directly with hand surgeon(s) and the rehabilitation team to support, develop, and implement pre- and post-surgical protocols for hand rehabilitation services.
• Deliver quality therapy services to patients by performing evaluations and developing individual treatment plans and goals to maximize functional outcomes.
• Implement the treatment program, reassess treatment results, and actively participate in discharge planning.

Core Responsibilities:

• Evaluate/assess patients in a systematic and thorough manner; establish appropriate treatment plans and goals within specified time frames.
• Administer appropriate treatments to patients; demonstrate knowledge and skill in the use of therapeutic exercise and activities, manual techniques, transfers, activities of daily living, modalities, and rehabilitation equipment.
• Evaluate and provide treatment for conditions including tendon injuries, peripheral nerve injuries, crush injuries, repetitive motion disorders, lacerations, arthritis, joint replacement, and digit reattachments.
• Provide services including post-operative management of upper extremities, fabrication of custom orthoses of the upper extremities, joint mobilization, instrument-assisted soft tissue techniques, manual therapy, taping techniques, wound and scar management, edema management, work simulation, range of motion, strengthening, and arthritis management.
• Fabricate and choose appropriate splints and other adaptive equipment.
• Maintain standards of professional and ethical practice following the guidelines of NY State for Physical/Occupational Therapy.
• Deliver services within the framework of an interdisciplinary team approach, including the patient and significant others.
• Instruct and supervise patient care of PT/OT assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and student affiliates in a respectful, courteous, and consistent manner.
• Maintain accurate medical records and charts and complete reports in an organized, thorough, and timely manner.
• Foster communication with patients and families, other therapists, physicians, nurses, volunteers, and other hospital staff to achieve goals and establish department support; attend and provide quality input during multidisciplinary rounds and departmental meetings.
• Provide patient and family education, including information on outside resources to meet the patient's specific needs.
• Promote health care outcomes in concert with currently accepted clinical practice guidelines and established clinical pathways. Identify poor outcomes/data for referral for performance improvement.
• Attend inservices and required training; actively engage in continuing education and professional development.
• Assist with orientation and training of new or current therapy staff.
• Submit all patient charges promptly.
• Participate in Quality and Performance Improvement activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or other Therapy-related field.
• 2-3 years of clinical experience.
• NYS license as a Physical Therapist / Occupational Therapist.
• Certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) if incumbent is an Occupational Therapist.
• Certified by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission.
• CPR/BLS certified.

Job Details:

• Department: Occupational Therapy - Faxton
• Shift: Days
• Shift Hours Worked: 8.00
• FTE: 1
• Work Schedule: HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR
• Employee Status: A1 - Full-Time
• Union: Non-Union
• Pay Range: $31 - $54 Hourly