Job Title: Occupational Therapist / Physical Therapist / Hand Therapist / CHT
Are you an occupational or physical therapist who enjoys making a difference in your patients’ lives through challenging and rewarding work?
We’re looking for an upbeat and dynamic OT or PT to join our team at Hand Rehabilitation Specialists in Thousand Oaks, CA!
Our mission is to help our patients THRIVE in their everyday lives by providing excellence in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation.
Job Description
The occupational or physical therapist will perform the following duties: Evaluates, determines treatment plan, treats, and re-assess all patients at Hand Rehabilitation Specialists (HRS) Utilizes independent judgment and discretion in determining patient treatment programs and frequency of treatments, based on the prescription from the referring physician and assessment of patient Directly treats all patients and utilizes aides at her discretion to assist with treatment, following OT licensure guidelines Communicates regularly with OTs or PTs who share patients at HRS Maintains good lines of communication with referring physicians: completes written evaluations of patients’ progress prior to patient returning to see their physician; communicates with physician if questions regarding patient’s care arise Fully responsible for determining appropriate continuing education necessary to maintain licensure and submitting requests to HRS for payment of education if eligible *May require providing coverage in our Simi Valley office occasionally.
The occupational or physical therapist will perform the following duties: Evaluates, determines treatment plan, treats, and re-assess all patients at Hand Rehabilitation Specialists (HRS) Utilizes independent judgment and discretion in determining patient treatment programs and frequency of treatments, based on the prescription from the referring physician and assessment of patient Directly treats all patients and utilizes aides at her discretion to assist with treatment, following OT licensure guidelines Communicates regularly with OTs or PTs who share patients at HRS Maintains good lines of communication with referring physicians: completes written evaluations of patients’ progress prior to patient returning to see their physician; communicates with physician if questions regarding patient’s care arise Fully responsible for determining appropriate continuing education necessary to maintain licensure and submitting requests to HRS for payment of education if eligible *May require providing coverage in our Simi Valley office occasionally.
The Perks
- Full-time position (minimum of 32 hrs per week)
- Includes: Vacation, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, 401(k) Contribution & Match
- Medical Insurance
- Continuing Education
- SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE!
- Be a part of a highly collaborative and experienced team of 6 CHTs
- CHT mentorship available (if applicable)
About Hand Rehabilitation Specialists
Hand Rehabilitation Specialists is a therapist-owned private practice that specializes in the rehabilitation of all types of injuries and conditions of the hand, arm, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Our staff of highly-skilled occupational and physical therapists has more than 100 years of combined experience and includes six Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs). We provide comprehensive, patient-oriented assessment and therapy that includes involving you in treatment planning and educating you about all aspects of your injury and treatment plan. Learn more at: www.hand-specialists.com or following us on Instagram @handrehabspecialists.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years work experience in the area of Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy with hand therapy experience or CHT preferred (will consider therapists with hand therapy fieldwork experience and/or therapists on track to become a CHT)
- Must have an active CA OT or PT License
- Must have graduated from a OT or PT accredited school
- Formal manual therapy skills training and subsequent clinical experience
- Custom orthoses fabrication experience preferred
- A high-level working knowledge of orthopedic OT/PT, anatomy, surgical procedures, and modalities and procedures
- Basic Word processing skills for completion of reports
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, meet deadlines, and work efficiently
- Demonstrate good leadership skills and provide supervision of therapy aides
- Ability to follow all HIPAA guidelines; HRS policies and procedures and professional OT/PT Codes of Ethics and Conduc
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, sit, reach, bend, lift 25 lbs, push/pull 25 lbs, grasp with 45 lbs of force, and possess fine motor skills for writing and typing.
Pay: $40.00 – $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Up to 25% travel
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Clinic
- Outpatient
- Private practice
- Rehabilitation center
- Occupational Therapy License (Required)
- Physical Therapy License (Required)
If interested, please send your resume to: hrs@hand-specialists.com.
