Certified Hand Therapist (1 day per week)

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is $40-50 per hour commensurate with experience.

About Us

At Excelsia Injury Care, we provide high-quality integrated healthcare to people suffering from neuro-musculoskeletal injuries and chronic conditions. Our extensive slate of office-based diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitation services, provided by our team of compassionate and skilled professionals, are medically managed from evaluation through treatment to ensure patients have the best achievable outcomes. We are a leader in care delivery for personal injury and worker’s compensation cases and have a proven track record of returning patients to their pre-injury level of activity as quickly as possible. We are invested in doing the right thing. We serve to be a good corporate citizen and integrate ESG (environmental, social and governance) considerations within our company’s business practices and supply chain. Our mission aims to benefit employees, our communities, and the bottom line. 

Why work for Excelsia Injury Care? We offer a competitive salary, a great and stable work environment as well as amazing benefit package! Offered Benefits include: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans through CareFirst with PPO And HSA options available the first of the month after your hire date. 
• Rich leave benefits including PTO that is accrued starting on your first day of work, 8 company-recognized paid holidays plus a floating holiday, and 5 days of sick leave each calendar year.
• Employee Assistance Program, Earned Wage Access, and Employee Assistance Fund.
• Discounts on shopping and travel perks through WorkingAdvantage. 
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid training opportunities and Education Assistance Program. 
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job Duties
As an Occupational / Physical Therapist with Certified Hand Therapist credential you will provide therapeutic interventions to prevent dysfunction restore function and/or reverse the progression of pathology of the upper limb (hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder) in order to enhance an individual's ability to perform tasks and participate fully in daily life situations. Using specialized skills in assessment, planning and treatments, CHT's assist with improving upper limb function, alleviating pain, and preventing disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed therapy as outlined by treatment plan and in accordance with practice guidelines. A comprehensive knowledge of the structure of the upper limb is required.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy/ Physical Therapy.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an occupational physical therapist with 4,000 hours in direct practice in hand therapy.
• Active Maryland OT or PT license
• American Heart Association’s BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation) certification. • Successful completion of the CHT (Certified Hand Therapist) exam as administered by the HTCC.
• Every CHT is required to demonstrate continued professional development and competency by recertifying every five years.

Additional Skills/Competencies

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Telephone and computer skills
• Tact and skill in patient management
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Understanding of medical office procedures
• Ability to effectively interact with doctors, patients, and co-workers.
• Ability to triage patients, taking basic vitals (blood pressure, pulse, and respiration)
• Motivated
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Physical/Mental Requirements

This position requires periods of extensive sitting and phone work. It also requires other repetitive motions (e.g., bending, stooping, twisting, walking, standing, reaching overhead, pushing or pulling). Manual dexterity is required, as is the ability to concentrate on detail amid other activity. Lifting a maximum of 20 pounds.

Diversity Statement

Excelsia Injury Care is an equal opportunity employer. We commit to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition, marital, civil union or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary : $40 - $50