**Overview** **Position:** Certified Hand Therapist **Location:** New Milford, CT **Schedule:** Monday through Friday as needed **Compensation: hourly rate based on experience** Select Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist, to treat various upper extremity disorders ranging from tendon injuries, sprains, strains, post-operative fractures, and more. We are seeking a hand therapist who is skilled in custom splinting. The Certified Hand Therapist will work with our regional hand therapy coordinator to ensure you have what you need for success. **Why join our nationwide team of amazing hand therapists?** + National hand therapy program in 32 states with more than 300 CHTs nationwide and an additional 300 hand therapists are a part of the national hand therapy program + Nationally supported mentorship program therapists interested in pursuing their CHT credentials (available in most regions). Experienced therapists have the opportunity to become a mentors. + Education Department offers: National UE Symposium, National Journal Club, National CHT Study Group, free local CEUs, webinar training programs, and additional certification courses available for UE COMT + Hand team meetings in each local area, virtual meetings, and training available. + Opportunities to observe in physician clinics and work in contracted positions in physician’s clinics + Opportunity for research activities + Opportunity to develop and participate in program development for special populations + Hand therapy clinics are fully equipped and provide many treatment options **Benefits and Incentives** : + Multiple health plans: PPO and HSA options through BC/BS + Dental/vision/prescription/disability/supplemental life insurance and more + Company matching 401(k) + Generous paid time off (PTO) and extended illness days (EID) + Indefinite student debt benefit program + Industrywide unmatched continuing education program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications, and more + Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews **Responsibilities** + Responsible for the evaluation, plan of care, treatment, re-evaluation, discharge, and appropriate communications of high quality hand therapy services to patients and customers. + Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs. + Maintain positive level of interaction with facilities and clients. Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff. + Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception). **Qualifications** + Graduate of an accredited school for occupational or physical therapy + Hold specialty certification or licensure in hand therapy + National registration and state licensure or registration required + Previous,demonstrated marketing experience + Solid experience in application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic + CPR certification + Valid state driver’s license **Additional Data** _Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans_ Apply for this job (https://jobs-selectmedicalcorp.icims.com/jobs/327773/certified-hand-therapist/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=1374627814) Share this job **Job ID** _327773_ **Location** _US-CT-New Milford_ **Experience (Years)** _2_ **Category** _Hand Therapy_ **_Street Address_** _131 Kent Road_ **_Company_** _Select Physical Therapy_ **Position Type** _Per Diem_