What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Hand Therapist position at Scripps Health?
Caring for San Diegans since 1924, Scripps Clinic is a leading provider of exceptional primary care and highly specialized and coordinated specialty care in San Diego. With a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services, our team-based model is designed to provide the best possible care and outcomes for patients and their families.
This is a full-time position (Monday-Friday) located at Scripps Clinic in Encinitas, California. As a Certified Hand Therapist, you will partner with experienced therapists to build strong relationships with patients and physicians, and see a variety of cases from post-surgical to orthopedic or neurological.
Patient-Centered Care:
We prioritize patient-centered care, and the ideal candidate is eager to learn and ready to jump into this multi-disciplinary environment and make a difference. Our approach focuses on establishing strong relationships with patients and physicians to deliver personalized care and achieve optimal outcomes.
Job Responsibilities:
The Certified Hand Therapist will evaluate and assess patient function or ability, including establishing a plan of care according to standards of practice. They will perform reassessment relative to initial evaluation and modify plan of care as needed with outpatient hand therapy patients. Demonstrated clinical skills with upper extremity splinting and hand therapy treatment interventions are essential.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, candidates must possess:
- A graduate degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
- A current Occupational Therapy license in the State of California
- A current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Certification from the Hand Therapy Certification Commission
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates with 2 years of CHT experience are preferred, but not required.
About Scripps Health:
Scripps Health is a renowned healthcare organization recognized for its excellence in quality, innovation, and patient-centered care. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for growth and development, and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of our patients and teammates.
Position Pay Range: $52.28-$75.96/hour
Salary : $52 - $76
