Hand Therapist

Company: Motion Physical Therapy Group
Location: Astoria
Posted on: March 14, 2025

Job Description:

Overview: Move Your Career (and Your Patients) Forward at MOTION. -MOTION PT Group, a member of -the - -family of companies, -we're more than just physical and occupational therapists - we're movement makers. Experience what it takes to -empower patients to get back to what moves them. -As a -MOTION Hand Therapist -you'll play a vital role in our -growing practice, impacting lives while -shaping your own success. Join our collaborative and talented team of physical, occupational and speech therapists today! -Here's why our -Hand Therapists -love working at MOTION and you will too:Work-life balance: -Achieve personal fulfillment alongside professional growth. -We respect your time and well-being, with reasonable caseload and schedule expectations.Collaborative spirit: -Learn, -share, -and thrive in a supportive environment where open communication is key.Growth potential: -Advance your skills with -mentorship programs, continuing education opportunities, and promotion paths.Accessible leadership: -Our open-door policy means you'll have direct access to a supportive and engaged leadership team.Meaningful impact: -Witness the joy of patients getting back to the activities they love, -knowing you played a crucial role.Ready to take the next step? Join MOTION as a -Hand Therapist -and become part of a team that's passionate about making a difference -- in your patients' lives and in your career! -As a part-time Hand Therapist at MOTION, you can enjoy these benefits: -401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - 100% match after 1 year (up to 4%)Paid sick leave (varies by state)Continuing education at a discounted rate through - -(EIM) and MedbridgeWellness Program AccessCommuter Plan Access* -(parking and mass transit) - employee funded pre-tax benefit10% childcare tuition discount at -Simply Senior SolutionsNetwork partnerships with top health systems in the region -Job Title: -Hand Therapist -Job Type: -Part-time -(16 hours per week to start; Two 8-hour workdays moving to three 8-hour workdays as volume increases. Will further discuss work schedule during interview.) -Job Location: 23-22 30th Avenue, Woodside, NY (Queens; outpatient clinic) -Hourly Range: -$50.00 - $60.00 per hour (commensurate with experience) Responsibilities: Hand Therapist responsibilities include ...

• Assessing patients' strengths and weaknesses.
• Devising creative treatment plans for individuals suffering from injuries or muscle, nerve, joint, and bone diseases.
• Provide excellent 1:1 care for your patients, spending an average of 40 minutes with each person.
• Helping patients restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.
• Encouraging patients along the road to recovery.
• Medical specialties at the clinic include orthopedics, sports medicine, and neuro hand therapy.
• Adolescents to adults outpatient caseload. Qualifications:
  • NYS Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist License
  • Excellent work ethic and dedication to patient success
  • Basic computer skills
  • CPR and first aid certification required
  • CHT certification a plus
  • Open to new grads
  • 1-2 years of experience working as a licensed therapist in an ortho outpatient clinic with hand therapy treatments preferred;
  • CHT eligible (accumulated 4000 hours of hand therapy experience and 3 years of experience) waiting to sit for boards OR level 2 fieldwork experience in hand therapy, some continuing education courses, and 1-2 years of experience in outpatient hand therapy as a licensed OT/PT a plus
  • Must be familiar with treating upper extremity orthopedic conditions. -MOTION provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MOTION complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.#MPTG

Keywords: Motion Physical Therapy Group, New York , Hand Therapist, Healthcare , Astoria, New York