Certified Hand Therapist — Upper Extremity Rehab Pro

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute Career Center; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

Performance bonus up to $10,000

Certification pay: extra $5,000 per 1+

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute in Crown Point, IN, seeks licensed OT or PT with Hand Therapist certification to evaluate and treat upper-extremity injuries, delivering comprehensive care. The role emphasizes four-day weeks and a therapy-focused schedule, with base pay starting at $92,000 plus experience-based increases.

You will conduct evaluations, fabricate orthoses, develop evidence-based plans, and coordinate with physicians while maintaining EMRs and promoting patient education.

Qualifications

• Current, valid state license in OT or PT.
• Active Certified Hand Therapist designation.
• Basic life support (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 (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, timely, and compliant electronic medical records (EMRs) for evaluations, daily notes, progress reports and discharge summaries.
• Coordinate care with referring physicians, surgeons, and other allied healthcare professionals.
• Review patient medical history, assess functional limitations, and establish personalized treatment goals.
• Lead patients through prescribed exercises, manual therapy, and utilize modalities like heat, ice, or electrical stimulation.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

CPT & ICD-9 coding procedures

Therapy principles and practices

EMR documentation

Education

Current, valid state license in OT or PT

Active Certified Hand Therapist designation

Basic life support (BLS) certification

Job description

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute in Crown Point, IN, seeks licensed OT or PT with Hand Therapist certification to evaluate and treat upper-extremity injuries, delivering comprehensive care. The role emphasizes four-day weeks and a therapy-focused schedule, with base pay starting at $92,000 plus experience-based increases.

You will conduct evaluations, fabricate orthoses, develop evidence-based plans, and coordinate with physicians while maintaining EMRs and promoting patient education.