Occupational Therapist-Hand Therapist

Overview

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Position: Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist

Location: 2800 E Ajo Way, Suite 201 Tucson, AZ 85713

Incentives: $20,000 Sign-on Bonus and Student Debt Benefit

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday

Compensation: Salaried, starting at $75,000 and up, commensurate with experience PLUS Sign-on Bonus and Student Debt Benefit

Banner Physical Therapy is seeking a Full-Time Hand Therapist-Occupational Therapist for our outpatient orthopedic center. Although a certified hand therapist (CHT) is preferred, we are willing to consider occupational therapists with a level II fieldwork in hands (required). We have a network of hand therapists and CHTs available for support and are excited to mentor occupational therapists aspiring to be a CHT.

Why Choose Us:

• Hand Therapy Program:
  Our national hand therapy program spans 32 states, with over 300 CHTs and 300 hand therapists across the country.
• Mentorship:
  Available in most regions; our nationally supported mentorship program is for therapists interested in pursuing their CHT credentials.
• Educational Opportunities:
  National Upper Extremity (UE) symposium, national journal club, free local continuing education programs, national study group, and additional certification courses.

Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong:
  Mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Elevate Your
  
  Skills:
  
  Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
• Recharge & Refresh:
  Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters:
  Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future:
  Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
• Ease the Burden:
  Student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
• Advance your Career:
  Growth and specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy + more)
• Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

Responsibilities

• Collaboration:
  
  Supervise assistants and aides and contribute to case management.
• High Standard of Care:
  Stay current with occupational therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
• Personalized Treatment:
  Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment, from evaluating and creating a plan of care to treatment and discharge.
• Relationship-Building:
  Maintain positive interactions with centers and patients; enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
  -accredited school of occupational therapy
• CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two years of experience in the application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic
• Minimum two years in adult rehabilitation; hand and splinting experience preferred

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices