Certified Hand Therapist - Full Time - Days- Outpatient - Pin Oak Location

JOB SUMMARY
At Houston Methodist, the Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is responsible for evaluating and developing the therapy plan of care for a broad range of hand and upper extremity diagnoses and acuities. As an experienced Therapist, provides education to hand and upper extremity patients, patient's family members, and/or caregivers and collaborates with other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals. As a member of the direct patient care team, provides patient care directly and through delegation to Occupational or Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) and Technicians. Has responsibility for patient care delivered by assigned OTAs or PTAs and Technicians, delivering exceptional patient care with adherence to safety standards and guidelines to ensure optimal patient safety, customer service, and optimum patient outcomes. Serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced hand and upper extremity staff to include other Occupational or Physical Therapists, assistants and technicians, and may act as a clinical instructor to OT or PT and OTA or PTA students, Residents, and Fellows.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

• Texas Physical or Occupational Therapist License or eligible for temporary Texas Physical or Occupational Therapist License- must obtain licensure within 90 days of employment
• American Heart Association BLS
• Hand Therapy Certification through Hand Therapy Credentialing Commission (HTCC)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
• Demonstrates increasing expertise in treatments provided and/or for hand and upper extremity patient population.
• Ability to work independently, capable of handling challenging/difficult therapy procedures and patient care situations; demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
• Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment.
• Demonstrate professional and technical competence in the selection, evaluation, utilization of treatment plans.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Attire	Yes/No
Uniform	No
Scrubs	Yes
Business professional	No
Other (dept approved)	Yes

 

On-Call*

No (for Non-Exempt or Exempt jobs)

*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Event, etc) regardless of selection above.

Travel**

May require travel within	Yes
Houston Metropolitan area

 

May require travel outside	No
of Houston Metropolitan area

**Travel specifications may vary by department.


Please note any other special considerations to this job: __________________________

Company Profile:

Since its founding in 1919, Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation’s leading centers for medical education and research. In 2022, U.S. News & World Report named Houston Methodist Hospital to its prestigious Honor Roll for the sixth time. Also, in this year’s rankings, Houston Methodist Hospital was named the No. 1 hospital in Texas for the 11th year in a row. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical, surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 946 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and nearly 8,500 employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers complete care for patients from around the world.