Certified Hand Therapist OT or PT

About the Role

A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) provides specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Core duties include patient evaluation, custom splinting, and developing recovery plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition and establish plan of care.
• Provide therapeutic interventions appropriate to age and disability of the patient.
• Document delivery of Occupational Therapy services.
• Direct and supervise activities of Occupational Therapy Assistants, students, and support personnel.
• Design, fabricate, fit, and adjust custom orthoses and splints for hand and upper-extremity conditions.
• Educate patients on orthosis wear, care, and precautions.
• Treat patients with orthopedic, traumatic, burn, tendon, nerve, and postoperative conditions.
• Provide scar management, edema control, wound care, and return-to-work rehabilitation as appropriate.
• Collaborate with hand surgeons, orthopedic physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and case discussions.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in upper-extremity rehabilitation and outpatient therapy.

Licensure/Certification

• Current state PT or OT license.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of work conditioning/work hardening programs.
• Experience with custom orthotic fabrication.
• Leadership, mentoring, or clinical education experience.

Key Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of upper-extremity anatomy and biomechanics.
• Clinical reasoning and problem-solving.
• Orthotic design and fabrication skills.
• Patient-centered communication.
• Time management and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to mentor staff and students.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Retirement plans.
• Free parking.
• Opportunities for advancement.

Pay

$X-$Y/hr depending on previous work experience.

Schedule

Day shift, regular full-time position.