Certified Hand Therapist

Now hiring a Certified Hand Therapist or Occupational Therapist at #EncoreRehab Tupelo, MS

Immediate Opening for a Certified Hand Therapist or Occupational Therapist! Come join us!


Encore Rehabilitation Tupelo is a well-established, fast-paced, and highly respected hand and upper extremity clinic serving a diverse patient population. Our collaborative team of Occupational Therapy practitioners, Physical Therapists and support staff is dedicated to delivering exceptional, evidence-based care in a positive and supportive environment.

We are seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) or a passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) with a strong interest in hand therapy and a clear path toward CHT certification. This is an excellent opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic clinical setting focused on upper extremity rehabilitation.

Position Overview:

As a hand therapist in our clinic, you will evaluate and treat patients with a wide range of conditions involving the hand, wrist, and elbow. You will collaborate closely with our surgical team and other therapists to provide individualized treatment plans focused on restoring function, strength, and mobility. 

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Current Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) license in Mississippi
  • Strong interest in upper extremity rehabilitation and working toward CHT (if not already certified)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Performing comprehensive upper extremity evaluations
  • Developing and implementing personalized treatment plans
  • Fabricating custom thermoplastic orthoses for post-operative and conservative management
  • Educating patients on injury prevention, activity modification, and home exercise programs
  • Communicating effectively with referring physicians and documenting patient progress

Preferred:

  • Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
  • 1+ years of experience in hand therapy or orthopedic rehab
  • Familiarity with splinting techniques and post-operative protocols

We Offer:

  • Mentorship and support for therapists working toward CHT certification
  • Competitive salary based on experience and certification
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment

Join Our Team:
If you are a CHT or an aspiring hand therapist with a passion for upper extremity rehabilitation and a desire to make a difference in your patients’ lives, we’d love to hear from you. 

Apply today on our website: https://encorerehab.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a25se0406av7

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Celebrating National Occupational Therapy Month with Heather Stanford, OT, with Encore Rehabilitation

Join us in celebrating National Occupational Therapy Month with Heather Stanford!

We are very pleased to have Heather with us at Encore! She has been an Occupational Therapist for 25 years and with Encore for 16 years. She is from the Priceville/ Decatur area and currently lives in Hartselle with her husband, Patrick. Heather is a Clinician at the Hartselle and Athens Encore clinics and the Assistant Clinic Director at Encore Rehabilitation-Athens.  

Heather earned her B.S. degree in Occupational Therapy at The University of Alabama in Birmingham. Throughout her career, she has treated adults and adolescents with neurological and orthopedic injuries involving the upper extremities and hand. Her skills include evaluation, establishment of plan of care, treatment and custom splint fabrication.

Heather is certified to perform Functional Capacity Evaluations and Impairment Ratings, as well as performing Post-Employment Job Screenings and Ergonomic Assessments.

In addition to providing care, Heather serves as a Clinical Instructor for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants from various OT programs throughout Alabama and Tennessee.

Heather enjoys her career in Occupational Therapy, particularly the outpatient setting. Her patients show fast results and motivation to return to their prior level of function in their daily lives.

Heather and her husband, Patrick, have 3 children.

Thank you for all you do, Heather!

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Occupational Therapist Dolores Kisbey-Green becomes Certified Hand Therapist!

 

Encore Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist Dolores Kisby-Green has earned her Certified Hand Therapy certificate.Congratulations to Encore Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist Dolores Kisbey-Green on her recent achievement of becoming a Certified Hand Therapist!

We are proud to have Dolores as part of our Rehab Team at Encore Rehabilitation – Decatur​ and are excited for the future of our Occupational Therapy patients!

Encore Rehabilitation-Decatur
2506 B Danville Road, Suite 200
Decatur, Alabama 35603
256-350-6331
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New Clinic Director – Justin Hargett, DPT, Encore Rehabilitation-Decatur, AL

Meet Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist Krystal Lytle!

Welcome to Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist Krystal Lytle with #EncoreRehab Tillman's Corner and West Mobile

Encore Rehabilitation would like you to meet Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist Krystal Lytle!

Krystal received her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from The University of South Alabama. She also received her Bachelors from the University of South Alabama in Preprofessional Health Sciences.  She is has a certification in Dry Needling granted by The Spinal Manipulation Institute.

Krystal has an extensive background of working with neuromusculoskeletal upper extremity patients. She  and has earned and is recognized by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission as a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT).

Krystal is currently accepting new patients at Encore Rehabilitation-Tillman’s Corner and the newly opened Encore Rehabilitation-West Mobile clinics.

We are excited to have Krystal and her expertise at Encore! 

Encore Rehabilitation-Tillman’s Corner
5643 Sermon Road South
Theodore, Alabama 36582
251-660-1505
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Encore Rehabilitation-West Mobile
1059 Snow Road, South #B
Mobile, Alabama 36695
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