Certified Hand Therapist - 4 Day Week, Growth & Bonuses

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute in Crown Point, IN, seeks a licensed OT or PT to evaluate and treat patients with upper extremity injuries. You will develop personalized treatment plans, fabricate orthoses, and administer hands-on therapy to restore function and reduce pain.

This role requires active licensure, Hand Therapist certification, and BLS, with experience in hand rehabilitation preferred. Travel between LBJI facilities is expected, and EMR documentation is required for patient records.

Qualifications

• Current, valid state license in OT or PT.
• Active Certified Hand Therapist designation.
• BLS certification.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in upper extremity/hand rehabilitation preferred; strong new graduates will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough initial evaluations to assess patient condition, medical history, and functional limitations.
• Expertly fabricate, modify, and fit custom static and dynamic orthoses/splints
• Formulate targeted, evidence-based treatment plans with measurable short- and long-term goals.
• Administer hands-on manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and modalities (e.g., heat/ice, ultrasound, electrical stimulation).
• Track patient progress, modifying treatment plans as needed to ensure optimal recovery and outcomes.
• Instruct patients and their families on proper at-home exercises, injury prevention, and coping strategies.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation for evaluations, daily notes, progress reports and discharge summaries.
• Coordinate care with referring physicians, surgeons, and other allied healthcare professionals.
• Review patient history and establish personalized treatment goals.
• Lead patients through prescribed exercises and modalities, adjusting plans as needed.
• Teach at-home exercises and injury prevention techniques to patients and families.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

CPT & ICD-9 coding

Therapy principles

EMR documentation

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute in Crown Point, IN, seeks a licensed OT or PT to evaluate and treat patients with upper extremity injuries. You will develop personalized treatment plans, fabricate orthoses, and administer hands-on therapy to restore function and reduce pain.

This role requires active licensure, Hand Therapist certification, and BLS, with experience in hand rehabilitation preferred. Travel between LBJI facilities is expected, and EMR documentation is required for patient records.