Certified Hand Therapist

At Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network (NRHN) services and programs are guided by a commitment to our Service Pledge and our core values. Honesty, Integrity, Responsibility, Trust and Respect. Through partnerships with patients, families and each other, we promote a healthy, healing environment. Patient-family centered care and evidence-based practice makes Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network the best place for patients and families. We maintain an atmosphere conducive to healing, recovery, and wellness that is grounded in the core concepts of patient and family centered care: Dignity # respect Information sharing Participation Collaboration Certified Hand Therapist Responsibilities... The Certified Hand Therapist performs the duties of an experienced Occupational Therapist with specific emphasis on hand and upper extremity injuries including treatment of pediatric, adult and geriatric clients demonstrating excellence in skills and professionalism.# CHT acts as clinical resource for all clinical staff# regarding #upper extremity diagnosis.# CHT#s are actively involved in the growth,##development and quality management #of the Hand Therapy Program #and Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital# and are active participants #in supervising #and mentoring OT#s, COTA#s, Aides and students. CHT#s have#a strong working relationship with referring surgeons and understand the immediate needs#/concerns with post -surgical and trauma patients demonstrating# flexible and time management to prioritize and meet the needs of hand therapy patient to ensure positive outcomes.# #To qualify you must... To Obtain: Meets qualifications of CHT with a current certification from HTCC. Licensed in state of facility site of hire (either NH or MA) and eligible for licensure in alternate state.# Per Diems only need to be licensed in the state in which they will work. Exhibits ability to communicate effectively through oral presentation and written documentation. Exceptional knowledge and application of evidence-based treatment principles. Constructive problem-solving and emotional maturity. Must work a minimum of two evenings per week unless approved by the Senior Director of Outpatient Therapy Services. Trained and certified biannually in BLS Healthcare provider level CPR. To Maintain: Meet majority of job criteria. Maintain records of continuing education for renewal of CHT every 5 years through HTCC.#### # # ## Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits for qualified employees. This would include affordable health, vision and dental insurance, generous levels of time off, matching 401k plan, Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Tuition Reimbursement, Verizon cell phone plan discounts (22%), along with many other local and national discounts to take advantage of. Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.#

At Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network (NRHN) services and programs are guided by a commitment to our Service Pledge and our core values. Honesty, Integrity, Responsibility, Trust and Respect. Through partnerships with patients, families and each other, we promote a healthy, healing environment. Patient-family centered care and evidence-based practice makes Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network the best place for patients and families.

We maintain an atmosphere conducive to healing, recovery, and wellness that is grounded in the core concepts of patient and family centered care:

• Dignity & respect

• Information sharing

• Participation

• Collaboration

Certified Hand Therapist Responsibilities...

• The Certified Hand Therapist performs the duties of an experienced Occupational Therapist with specific emphasis on hand and upper extremity injuries including treatment of pediatric, adult and geriatric clients demonstrating excellence in skills and professionalism.
• CHT acts as clinical resource for all clinical staff regarding upper extremity diagnosis. CHT's are actively involved in the growth, development and quality management of the Hand Therapy Program and Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital and are active participants in supervising and mentoring OT's, COTA's, Aides and students.
• CHT's have a strong working relationship with referring surgeons and understand the immediate needs /concerns with post -surgical and trauma patients demonstrating flexible and time management to prioritize and meet the needs of hand therapy patient to ensure positive outcomes.

To qualify you must...

To Obtain:

• Meets qualifications of CHT with a current certification from HTCC.

• Licensed in state of facility site of hire (either NH or MA) and eligible for licensure in alternate state. Per Diems only need to be licensed in the state in which they will work.

• Exhibits ability to communicate effectively through oral presentation and written documentation.

• Exceptional knowledge and application of evidence-based treatment principles.

• Constructive problem-solving and emotional maturity.

• Must work a minimum of two evenings per week unless approved by the Senior Director of Outpatient Therapy Services.

• Trained and certified biannually in BLS Healthcare provider level CPR.

To Maintain:

• Meet majority of job criteria.

• Maintain records of continuing education for renewal of CHT every 5 years through HTCC.

Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits for qualified employees. This would include affordable health, vision and dental insurance, generous levels of time off, matching 401k plan, Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Tuition Reimbursement, Verizon cell phone plan discounts (22%), along with many other local and national discounts to take advantage of.

Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.