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Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're dedicated to crafting and delivering innovative hospital and pharmacy solutions for better patient outcomes across the entire continuum of care. With CPS, you'll work alongside our team of more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to drive superior financial, clinical, and operational performance for health systems nationwide. Ready to help shape the future of pharmacy and hospital solutions? Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a part time, nonexempt Certified Hand Therapist, you will perform the duties of an experienced Occupational or Physical Therapist with specific emphasis on hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. The Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) will have a strong working relationship with referring surgeons, understand the immediate needs of post-surgical and trauma patients, and demonstrate the ability to prioritize and meet the needs of hand therapy patients to ensure positive outcomes. This role also provides efficient, quality-oriented patient therapy care through an individualized approach to include assessment, treatment, planning, education, and communication to maximize patient outcomes, as well as provide clinical support for hand trauma surgeons and various outside referrals. The CHT may provide oversee to other staff members. This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation.

Location: Hillsdale Hospital located in Hillsdale, MI, is a 97-bed acute care facility, offering medical-surgical, emergency, behavioral health, obstetrics, surgical, and rehabilitation services.

Schedule: This part time, nonexempt position will work 20 hours/week, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 7:00am-6:00pm, in the Outpatient Clinic.

Rehab Department Hours: Operating hours for the hospital are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, and Saturday, 8:00am-4:00pm. Outpatient hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00am-6:00pm. Software systems utilized include Agile (Outpatient), Brightree/Matrix (Home Health), NetHealth (SNF), and CPSI (Inpatient).

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited College or School of Physical or Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's degree
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physical or Occupational Therapist in Michigan
• Possess and maintain a current CHT Certification in good standing or 3+ years of experience as a Hand Therapist
• Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Occupational or Physical Therapy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $34.23 to $61.15 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.