Certified Hand Therapist- Physical Therapist
Core
Plan, prepare, and implement individualized treatment programs for patients with hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries to improve or restore physical function, alleviate pain, promote mobility, and prevent or minimize physical impairments and functional limitations.
Role type
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) / Physical Therapist
Builds
Custom splints and individualized treatment plans
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy / Hand Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Custom splint fabrication, Patient evaluation and diagnosis, Treatment plan development, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Program development, Clinical leadership
Preferred skills
First Aid, AED, CPR certifications
Technologies
AI-assisted documentation tools
Responsibilities
Plan, prepare, and implement individualized treatment programs for patients with hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries; Perform and document an initial exam to identify problems and determine a diagnosis; Custom splint fabrication for patients; Develop relationships with physicians to promote program growth; Evaluate effects of treatment and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit; Instruct family members, PTAs, and caregivers in physical therapy techniques; Contribute to the growth of the hand therapy program through clinical initiatives.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC