Hand & Upper Extremity OT Specialist

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join the Hand and Upper Extremity Rehab Program. You will evaluate and treat hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder conditions, working closely with hand and upper extremity surgeons in an integrated care model.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, educating patients, supervising students, and contributing to program development within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of practice.
• Two or more years of hand therapy, upper extremity rehabilitation, or outpatient orthopedics experience.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential preferred; candidates pursuing CHT encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans for hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder conditions.
• Provide specialized upper extremity care including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, scar/edema management and tendon/nerve rehab.
• Collaborate with surgeons, orthopedic providers, APPs and rehabilitation professionals for coordinated care.

Skills

Hand therapy

Upper extremity rehabilitation

Outpatient orthopedics

CHT preferred

Education

State licensure as Occupational Therapist

NBCOT certification (preferred)

Job description

Sanford Health is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join the Hand and Upper Extremity Rehab Program. You will evaluate and treat hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder conditions, working closely with hand and upper extremity surgeons in an integrated care model.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, educating patients, supervising students, and contributing to program development within a multidisciplinary team.