Hand Therapist | Orthopedic Rehab Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)/profit sharing

Job summary

Summit Orthopedics in Vadnais Heights, MN, seeks a Hand Therapist to join our patient-first team. Under Hand Therapy manager supervision, you will plan, interpret, and implement therapy programs for orthopedic patients, coordinating with medical staff.

The position is full-time, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with flexibility to float to multiple Hand Therapy sites. Comprehensive rewards and ongoing education support are provided.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (preferred).
• Masters of Occupational Therapy (preferred).
• Bachelors of Occupational Therapy (required).
• One year of previous hand therapy experience preferred.
• Cert Hand Therapist (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.
• Ensures that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment.
• Maintains currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars.
• Follows policies and procedures governing the handling of confidential information as defined by Summit Orthopedics and applicable laws and regulations.
• Regularly reviews accuracy, availability, and security of information.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Education

Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (preferred)

Masters of Occupational Therapy (preferred)

Bachelors of Occupational Therapy (required)

Job description

Summit Orthopedics in Vadnais Heights, MN, seeks a Hand Therapist to join our patient-first team. Under Hand Therapy manager supervision, you will plan, interpret, and implement therapy programs for orthopedic patients, coordinating with medical staff.

The position is full-time, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with flexibility to float to multiple Hand Therapy sites. Comprehensive rewards and ongoing education support are provided.