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Tamaqua

Full Time Outpatient Hand Therapist.

FULL TIME
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. NEW GRADS WELCOME! Mentorship available! Under the direction of the Facility Directors, Hand Therapists will evaluate, treat, and splint patients to maximize patient outcomes and functional abilities. Participates in continuing education and experiential learning with the intent of becoming a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). The intent of this job description is to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Completes patient evaluations, develops treatment plans, and implements treatment programs. Complete timely communication and documentation of patient related information. Fabricates splints including walk-ins as needed. Documents patient evaluation, patient cares plans, and treatment progress on Medical Records, completes Medicare recertification’s and discharge planning. Interacts and actively promotes the practice with physicians concerning treatment protocols, splinting, patient status, etc. Supervises students and observers as assigned. Assists in developing and implementing department programs. Share clinical knowledge and new techniques to improve patient care. Flexibility in work hours to accommodate the patient load fluctuations and needs of the department. Participation in community event/speaking engagement; minimum one of each per year to promote hand therapy and our network of outpatient facilities. Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements. Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external). Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety. Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes, and practices. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code. Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to sit for up to ninety minutes at a time. Be able to tolerate standing for thirty to 45 minutes consecutively. Must be able to use hands/fingers to manipulate dials on machines. Must have the ability to lift/move patients up to 200 lbs., push/pull patients weighing up to 200 lbs. Must have the ability to occasionally stoop/bend, squat, crouch, kneel, and reach to above shoulder level. Must be capable of tactile sensation as it relates to feeling muscle spasms, textures, and skin temperature. Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversation and ability to hear call bells. Must be capable of seeing as it relates to general vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision. EDUCATION: Masters or Bachelor’s degree from a therapy program required. CPR certification within the last 6 months. Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification is preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent, required upon hire or to be obtained within 30 days of hire. Current Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist license in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, based on work location, is required. The Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist shall work within the practice guidelines as defined by Pennsylvania or New Jersey state law (based on work location). TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Successful completion of required affiliations Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row. Learn More Here.
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Where
Tamaqua · PA - 219 Claremont Ave · United States of America
Work
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Type
Full time
Posted
5 Nov, 2026
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