Hand Therapist — Full‑Time Orthopedics, Mon–Fri

Summit Orthopedics; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Orthopedics in Minnesota is seeking a Hand Therapist to join our patient-first team. Working under the Hand Therapy manager, you will plan, interpret, and implement therapy programs for orthopedic patients across multiple sites.

The full-time role is based at our Vadnais Heights Campus with a 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule, Monday through Friday, and occasional float to other Hand Therapy sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Occupational Therapy is preferred.
• Masters of Occupational Therapy is preferred.
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy is required.
• One year of hand therapy experience preferred.
• Certified Hand Therapist certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans and implements patient treatment programs in coordination with medical staff.
• Administers treatment program per physician orders, clarifies physician's treatment instructions and/or confers with physician and medical staff on patient care issues as indicated.
• Recommends hand therapy policies and procedures concerning services provided.
• Evaluates charts and reports on patient's progress.
• Maintains patient records, charts, and discharge summaries.
• Educates patients and family in proper self management care and exercise programs.
• Conducts and participates in clinical educational programs.
• Assists other therapists in planning treatment programs.
• Participates in improving organizational performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to department discussions.
• Participates in establishing job requirements and goals; performs duties at the desired level of competency.

Education

Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (preferred)

Masters of Occupational Therapy (preferred)

Bachelors of Occupational Therapy (required)

Job description

Summit Orthopedics in Minnesota is seeking a Hand Therapist to join our patient-first team. Working under the Hand Therapy manager, you will plan, interpret, and implement therapy programs for orthopedic patients across multiple sites.

The full-time role is based at our Vadnais Heights Campus with a 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule, Monday through Friday, and occasional float to other Hand Therapy sites as needed.