Travel Hand Therapist (OT) – Upper Extremity Rehab

Critical Connection, Inc.; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Travel stipends

401(k)

Continuing education

Job summary

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a Hand Therapist (OT) to join our team for an 18-week assignment, with 40 hours per week. This role specializes in evaluation and treatment of the hand, wrist, elbow, and upper extremity in outpatient settings, with options for travel or local placement.

Ideal candidates will have orthopedic rehabilitation experience, strong manual therapy skills, and the ability to fabricate and fit custom splints.

Qualifications

• Licensed OT in the state of practice.
• 1–2 years of hand therapy or outpatient orthopedic experience.
• CHT certification preferred or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat upper extremity conditions including post-surgical cases, fractures, tendon injuries, nerve injuries.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on physician referrals and findings.
• Fabricate and fit custom orthoses/splints for various diagnoses.
• Provide manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and modalities to improve function and reduce pain.
• Educate patients on injury prevention, home exercise programs, and recovery expectations.
• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility and regulatory standards.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.

Skills

Orthopedic rehab

Manual therapy

Splint fabrication

UE anatomy

Patient education

Communication

Education

OT license

CHT certification preferred

Job description

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a Hand Therapist (OT) to join our team for an 18-week assignment, with 40 hours per week. This role specializes in evaluation and treatment of the hand, wrist, elbow, and upper extremity in outpatient settings, with options for travel or local placement.

Ideal candidates will have orthopedic rehabilitation experience, strong manual therapy skills, and the ability to fabricate and fit custom splints.