Hand Therapist (2370)
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Job Summary
Position Summary: The Hand Therapist is a licensed Occupational Therapist who has earned the Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential demonstrating advanced clinical expertise in the rehabilitation of the upper extremity. This position provides specialized evaluation treatment planning and therapeutic intervention for patients with complex conditions involving the hand wrist elbow and forearm. Working within a collaborative interdisciplinary care environment the Hand Therapist partners closely with physicians rehabilitation colleagues and support staff to deliver coordinated patient-centered care. The role integrates advanced clinical reasoning evidence-based practice and specialized manual therapy skills to optimize functional outcomes and support recovery. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive assessments developing individualized treatment plans based on physician orders fabricating custom splints monitoring patient progress adjusting interventions as clinically indicated and educating patients families and interdisciplinary team members. This position supports high-quality clinical care ensures accurate and timely documentation and contributes to staff education and professional collaboration as needed. Key Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of upperextremity impairments including range of motion strength sensory function edema functional deficits pain levels and postoperative status. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using advanced clinical knowledge in upperextremity rehabilitation splinting therapeutic exercise manual techniques and functional retraining. Fabricate fit modify and instruct patients on the use of custom orthoses for postoperative care injury protection functional improvement and symptom management. Provide detailed patient and family education regarding diagnosis recovery expectations home exercise programs orthosis care and injury prevention. Collaborate closely with physicians surgeons and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care communicate patient progress and ensure alignment with surgical protocols and clinical best practices. Maintain accurate thorough and timely documentation consistent with departmental policy regulatory guidelines and professional standards while contributing to inservice education when appropriate.
Licenses and Certifications Required Current ND OT license in good standing required CHT Certified Hand Therapist Basic Life Support (CPR) required within 30 days of hire Educational Requirements Experience Requirements None Special Skills or Training Requirements None Physical Requirements: This position requires frequent standing walking and repetitive use of hands for manual therapy orthotic fabrication therapeutic activities and documentation. Must be able to lift position or assist patients and equipment up to 25 pounds. Fine motor skills and precise hand coordination are essential for splint fabrication and therapeutic techniques. Visual acuity and auditory ability are required to assess patient performance read medical information and communicate effectively. Environmental Requirements: Work is performed in clinical treatment areas requiring exposure to a fastpaced environment frequent patient interaction and varying levels of physical and cognitive patient conditions. May encounter exposure to disinfectants latex and materials used in orthotic fabrication (e.g. thermoplastics adhesives). Must adhere to all infectioncontrol procedures safety guidelines and ergonomic best practices. Occasional travel may be required between clinical locations.
Licenses and Certifications Required Current ND OT license in good standing required CHT Certified Hand Therapist Basic Life Support (CPR) required within 30 days of hire Educational Requirements Experience Requirements None Special Skills or Training Requirements None Physical Requirements: This position requires frequent standing walking and repetitive use of hands for manual therapy orthotic fabrication therapeutic activities and documentation. Must be able to lift position or assist patients and equipment up to 25 pounds. Fine motor skills and precise hand coordination are essential for splint fabrication and therapeutic techniques. Visual acuity and auditory ability are required to assess patient performance read medical information and communicate effectively. Environmental Requirements: Work is performed in clinical treatment areas requiring exposure to a fastpaced environment frequent patient interaction and varying levels of physical and cognitive patient conditions. May encounter exposure to disinfectants latex and materials used in orthotic fabrication (e.g. thermoplastics adhesives). Must adhere to all infectioncontrol procedures safety guidelines and ergonomic best practices. Occasional travel may be required between clinical locations.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
