Departmental Overview #HireNRHS Job Summary 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. Evaluation/Assessment/Therapeutics • 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 Direction/Supervision • Directs and supervises activities of Occupational Therapy Assistants, students and support personnel Orthotic/Splint Fabrication • Design, fabricate, fit, and adjust custom orthoses and splints for hand and upper-extremity conditions • Educate patients on orthosis wear, care, and precautions Post-Surgical and Injury Rehabilitation • 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 Collaboration and Communication • 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 Compensation/Benefits • $36.63-$59.83/hr depending on previous work experience. • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement. Work Shift Day Position Type Regular Full Time