Certified Hand Therapist
(CHT) Fellowship
Are you a dynamic and talented physiotherapist or occupational therapist looking to elevate your career?
healthOne Physiotherapy invites you to join our team! This unique private practice Fellowship opportunity is a paid position. We provide a structured and individualized learning experience along with a dedicated hand therapy patient caseload to give you all the necessary tools to become a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). More importantly, we want you to become the best version of yourself and be a GREAT CHT!
Why healthOne Physiotherapy?
At healthOne, you'll learn from industry-leading Certified Hand Therapists who provide unparalleled mentorship and training.
Our Fellowship starts with basic concepts and builds towards advanced competencies in Hand & Upper Limb rehabilitation. The Fellowship goals include:
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based hand therapy education through a blended (i.e. didactic and practical) learning approach, preparing clinicians to become Hand & Upper Limb specialists and achieve the Certified Hand Therapist credential.
Offer superior mentorship to support clinical expertise and professional growth.
Create opportunities for Fellows to engage with and contribute to scientific literature.
Cultivate clinicians who exemplify the highest standards of patient care and professionalism.
Trevor Fraser
Co-Owner & CHT Fellowship Director
Position Details:
PT or OT: We’re only able to accommodate a physiotherapist application at this time. In the future, there may be a position for an OT.
Location: Currently, we have an open opportunity at our Vancouver (Westside) location. Opportunities will be available in the future at our Mission and Surrey locations.
Start: Full-time position of 30 patient hours per week. The position start date is flexible and will start once a qualified candidate is selected. Minimum 3-year commitment to the Fellowship program.
Requirements: The preferred candidate must be licensed (or eligible) to practice physiotherapy in British Columbia and practicing for the 2 years. Preference for candidates with manual therapy, IMS/dry needling and private practice experience.
What We Offer:
Income Range Estimates*:
Work full-time as an independent contractor earning $150,000 per year for 30 billable hours per week*
*Subject to contract terms & conditions, these are approximations, apply for more details.
Signing Bonus: Up to $2,000 based on experience and commitment level
Relocation Assistance: Available for highly qualified candidates
Flexible Work Schedule: Most of our team work a 4-day work week
Supportive Environment: Full administrative and physiotherapy assistant support
Advanced Technology: We utilize an electronic charting system called 'Jane' which offers lots of resources and the ability to chart from home
Marketing Support: Business cards, clinic swag, and more provided
Professional Development: We offer regular clinic in-services and mentorship sessions. We also host free in-house courses
Modern Clinics: Bright, clean and spacious clinic with all the therapeutic modalities and hand therapy 'toys'
Team Culture: Enjoy fun social events with a vibrant team!
The CHT Fellowship Program Includes:
Weekly didactic topic-focussed learning sessions: The topic schedule will be individually tailored to optimize your learning and skill development. Supplemental research and presentation materials will be shared with you relevant to the weekly topic.
Weekly chart and case reviews: This will be an opportunity to present challenging cases for detailed analysis and treatment planning.
Practical sessions: Learning sessions that will be ‘hands-on’ for items such as splinting, wound care, manual therapy or exercise prescription. Practical sessions will also be tailored for your individual learning objectives.
Supervised clinical care: Your primary mentor and other experienced CHT clinicians will provide direct supervision of the care you deliver to your patients and provide constructive feedback and assistance.
You will be provided with your own copy of Rehabilitation of the Hand – an essential text for every hand therapist.
You will also be provided with a copy of the ‘Purple Book’ – “Rehab of the Hand Study Guide”. This will be an invaluable study guide in preparation for the CHT examination.
Access to view surgery or work collaboratively with other health professionals can be arranged.
We are open to any other learning opportunities that will enhance the Fellowship experience and assist in your preparations to complete the CHT certification.
For more information on the CHT certification requirements, visit the HTCC Certification site: https://www.htcc.org
Join Us: Don’t miss this chance to advance your career. Our Fellowship is a pathway to professional growth and excellence in a supportive, cutting-edge and FUN environment!
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