Job Type Full-time Description Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company who offers Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, Massage and Acupuncture services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community. But it's not just what we do, it's who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible. Metro is looking for a motivated and passionate full time Certified Hand Therapist (OT) to split their time between our Garden City and Huntington outpatient clinics. Our clinics enjoy a well-trained support staff, as well as a state-of-the-art space and equipment. Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative team Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one treatment
- Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs for the treatment of patients with hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder injuries to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent occupational dysfunction in patients.
- Custom splint fabrication for patients
- Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating the data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
- Develop relationships with physicians across long island in order to promote further growth of the hand program at Metro
- Develop and guide plans of care which encourage compliance and produce the best results for your patients.
- Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
- Must be willing to treat all ages and have sensory integration experience
- Instructs family members, PTA's, Home Health Aides, and other caregivers in appropriate occupational therapy techniques.
What We Offer?
- Competitive salary
- Generous paid time off
- A rich benefits package, including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company matching options
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- New York's 529 College Savings Program
- Leadership and Master Clinician Educational Tracks
- Progressive Clinic Director and Leadership Development Programs
- Continuing Education & Professional Development
- A generous annual stipend, plus all expenses paid for any specialty certifications towards Schroth, Pelvic Floor, OCS, PCS, NGS or WCS
- Unlimited online CEU's through our partnership with MedBridge Education
- Free Gym Membership to any of our fitness centers
- And much more!
Requirements
- Occupational Therapist Program Graduate
- NY Occupational Therapy License and Hand Therapist certification required
- Minimum of 2-3 years as a practicing CHT (OT)
- Ability to build and apply custom splinting
Salary Description $90,000 - $95,000