$2500 Sign on Bonus
Summary
Evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy or physical therapy for treatment of patients with hand, wrists, elbows and shoulders.
Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment / re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning / implementation.
Responsibilities
Responds to physician orders for physical therapy or occupational therapy. Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients.
Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly. Develops functional goals based on patient and / or family expectations.
Builds and applies custom splints based on patients individual need when applicable. Develops, improves and restores functional mobility, seeking to return patient to highest level of independence.
Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.
Location : Travel between 3 clinics
6704 Randolph Blvd Live Oak 78233
8715 Village Drive, Suite 120 78217
18707 Hardy Oak, Suite 415 78258
Qualifications Experienced Certified Hand Therapist
Education
Required : Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy or Doctorate Physical Therapy
Experience
Preferred : 2 years as a practicing CHT (PT or OT) in an outpatient healthcare setting; Ability to build and apply custom splinting
Certifications
Certified Hand Therapist Required
Required : State of Texas Licensure
Responds to physician orders for physical therapy. Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients. Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly.
Develops functional goals based on patient and / or family expectations. Develops, improves, and restores functional mobility, seeking to return patient to highest level of independence.
Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.
Education :
Required : Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy
Preferred : Doctorate Physical Therapy
Experience :
Preferred : 2 years as a practicing PT in a healthcare setting
Certifications :
Required : State Licensure
Physical Demands :