Occupational Hand Therapist

TieTalent; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking an Occupational Hand Therapist to assist patients in regaining independence through effective rehabilitation strategies. The ideal candidate will evaluate and design treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs, ensuring collaboration with surgical teams for optimal recovery. This hands-on role requires a dedicated professional, committed to enhancing the lives of patients through personalized therapeutic approaches.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Continuing education credits

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 1+ years in hand therapy or related clinical settings preferred.
• Occupational Therapist Virginia State License required.
• Certification in hand therapy (e.g., CHT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough evaluations of hand and upper extremity conditions.
• Develops and implements customized exercises and activities.
• Collaborates with medical team to develop comprehensive care plans.

Skills

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Social Perceptiveness

Complex Problem Solving

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

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About

The Occupational Hand Therapist helps patients recover and regain independence by improving hand and upper extremity function. They work with a variety of patients, treating hand injuries and other conditions. The therapist creates exercise programs, uses activities to aid recovery, and makes custom equipment when needed. The hand therapy team works closely with board-certified hand surgeons to ensure successful, evidence-based rehabilitation in a patient-centered setting.

About

The Occupational Hand Therapist helps patients recover and regain independence by improving hand and upper extremity function. They work with a variety of patients, treating hand injuries and other conditions. The therapist creates exercise programs, uses activities to aid recovery, and makes custom equipment when needed. The hand therapy team works closely with board-certified hand surgeons to ensure successful, evidence-based rehabilitation in a patient-centered setting.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough evaluations of hand and upper extremity conditions, assessing range of motion, strength, sensation, coordination, and functional abilities.
• Assesses the impact of injuries on daily activities and develops a personalized treatment plan.
• Develops and implements customized exercises and activities to restore function and strength.
• Provides manual therapy techniques, including soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilizations, and splinting.
• Educates patients on body mechanics and ergonomics to prevent further injury.
• Designs and applies custom splints and orthoses to support injured areas, adjusting as needed based on the patient’s condition.
• Educates patients and families on injury prevention, proper body mechanics, ergonomics, and adaptive strategies for daily activities. Teaches safe techniques for performing functional tasks and using assistive devices to prevent further injury.
• Collaborates with hand surgeons, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans, providing input on progress and recommending further treatment.
• Regularly evaluates and adjusts treatment plans to ensure recovery, tracking and documenting patient progress while communicating any changes to the medical team.
• Treats conditions such as fractures, tendon injuries, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve damage, and repetitive stress injuries.
• Addresses congenital conditions and post-surgical rehabilitation, including custom orthotics for pre- and post-operative populations.
• Consults with patients to understand their physical conditions and symptoms.
• Assists with the use of equipment, such as wheelchairs or walkers.
• Maintains patient records, sets realistic goals, and coordinates the plan of care with the medical team.
• Schedules patients efficiently and performs other assigned duties as assigned.
• Communicating with supervisors, peers, or subordinates.
• Performing for or working directly with the public.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Frequently standing, walking, and sitting. Ability to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear. Ability to pull, lift, carry, and push greater than 50lbs repetitively. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Qualification

• Years of Experience: 1+ years in hand therapy or related clinical settings, such as rehabilitation or orthopedics preferred
• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
• License, Certificate Or Registration: Occupational Therapist Virginia State License
• Certification in hand therapy (e.g., Certified Hand Therapist - CHT) is preferred
• CPR Certification
  
  

Skills

• Active Listening
• Speaking
• Reading Comprehension
• Writing
• Critical Thinking
• Social Perceptiveness
• Instructing
• Complex Problem Solving
• Operation Control & Monitoring
• Troubleshooting
• Time Management
• Computer & Electronic Medical Records (EMR) System Navigation
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, hand function, manual therapy techniques, splinting, and therapeutic exercises
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
  
  

Schedule

• Day shift
• No weekends
  
  

Ability To Commute

• Williamsburg, VA 23188 (Required)
  
  

Work Location: In person

• Williamsburg, Virginia
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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