Certified Hand Therapist - Torrey Pines- Part time $4K Relo Incentive
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Job Description
This is a part-time position (M-F) 7:30am-4pm (with some flexibility) at Scripps Clinic in Torrey Pines. Bonus Eligible*
Join the Scripps Health team to work with dedicated caregivers and deliver patient-centered care, while building a rewarding career with one of the nation's most respected healthcare organizations.
Why Join Scripps Health?
- AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
- At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:
- Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
- Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
- Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
- Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
We invite you to join our Orthopedic Surgery department as a Certified Hand Therapist at Scripps Clinic in beautiful Torrey Pines. You will work in our outpatient clinic and partner with our tight-knit team of Hand Surgeons, 3 experienced Certified Hand Therapists, and 2 Medical Assistants on a wide variety of cases. The ideal candidate is confident in their skills and is passionate about their work and excited to become an integral member of our team.
The Certified Hand Therapist evaluates and assesses patient function or ability, including establishing a plan of care according to standards of practice. They perform reassessment relative to the initial evaluation and modify the plan of care as needed with outpatient hand therapy patients.
*$2K New Hire Incentive and $4K relocation bonus if moving from 100+ miles.
The Following Are Not Eligible for Hiring Incentives
- Internal candidates
- Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago
In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met:
- Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
- Must remain in original department/specialty
- Must remain in original Job Title
- Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter
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Required Certification/Registration
· Graduate of accredited school of Occupational Therapy
· Current Occupational Therapy license in State of California
· Current BLS from the American Heart Association
· Certification from the Hand Therapy Certification Commission
Preferred
· 3 years’ experience as CHT
Key Responsibilities
The Certified Hand Therapist evaluates and assesses patient function to establish and modify individualized plans of care. They work collaboratively with a team of surgeons and therapists to deliver high-quality outpatient hand therapy services.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy school and hold a current California license. A current BLS certification and certification from the Hand Therapy Certification Commission are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
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