Certified Hand Therapist
Company: Optum
Location: Edmonds
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
**Certified Hand Therapist .75 FTE with $5,000 Sign-On
Bonus**The Everett Clinic is searching for an enthusiastic and
energetic individual who enjoys working with physicians and
colleagues in a team-oriented environment, who has interest in
continual advancement of clinical skills and protocols for
treatment, and who enjoys collaborating with colleagues and
physicians to provide optimal patient care. Our hand center is
comprised of 6 hand surgeons, 5 orthopedic surgeons, 1 PA-C, and 8
experienced CHTs.**Clinical skills required:**+ Proficiency in
fabrication of custom orthoses+ Experience in treating acute and
post-operative patient populations, including tendon repairs,
fractures, and amputations+ Familiarity with post-operative therapy
protocols for clinical treatment+ Manual skills for joint
mobilization+ Wound care+ ASTYM certification or similar
preferredYoull see about 9 patients in an 8-hour day with 45
minutes for re-checks and 60 minutes for new patients. This is a
.75 FTE part-time position (30 hours per week). The current
schedule is two 10-hour days on Monday and Wednesday in Edmonds,
and one 10-hour day on Thursday in Everett, but this is
negotiable.90-95% of referrals are post-operative and closed
fractures from Hand Surgeons or Orthopedic Surgeons. Youll see
limited repetitive strain injuries and frequent referrals for
custom fabricated hand/UE orthoses.**Education:** Graduate of an
accredited school of Occupational Therapy.**Experience:** 5 years
experience as a Certified Hand Therapist
preferred**License/Certification** **required:**+ Current
Washington state license.+ Certification in Hand Therapy+ AHA - BLS
certification.We offer our providers an excellent benefit package
which includes leadership pathways, CME reimbursement, paid license
renewals, malpractice and tail coverage and many other benefits,
charitable sponsorships, and volunteer opportunities.Our team of
more than 600 of the highest quality providers, who had their
choice of health care organizations, chose The Everett Clinic, part
of Optum. Join us and start doing your lifes best work.SMDiversity
creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum and its affiliated medical
practices are Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age,
national origin, protected veteran status, disability status,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status,
genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Optum and its affiliated medical practices is a drug-free
workplace.Candidates are required to pass a drug test before
beginning employment.
Keywords: Optum, Edmonds , Certified Hand Therapist, Healthcare , Edmonds, Washington
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