Travel Hand Therapist OT - Upper Extremity Rehab

Critical Connection, Inc.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) options

Travel stipends

Continuing education support

Job summary

Critical Connection, inc seeks a Hand Therapist (OT) for travel or local work in South Bend, IN. The role focuses on evaluation and treatment of the hand, wrist, elbow and upper extremity with orthopedic rehab emphasis.

The specialist will fabricate splints, provide manual therapy and therapeutic exercise, and educate patients on recovery expectations. Travel or local work is available with 40 hours/week and 11-week duration.

Qualifications

• Licensed OT in the state of practice.
• Certification as a CHT preferred.
• 1–2 years of hand therapy or outpatient orthopedic experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of upper extremity anatomy, biomechanics, and rehab techniques.
• Experience with splint fabrication preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat upper extremity patients including post-surgical cases, fractures, tendon injuries.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on physician referrals and clinical 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

OT Licensed

CHT preferred

1-2 years Hand Therapy

Orthopedic rehab

Manual therapy

Education

OT License - Indiana

CHT preferred

Tools

Splint fabrication

Job description

Critical Connection, inc seeks a Hand Therapist (OT) for travel or local work in South Bend, IN. The role focuses on evaluation and treatment of the hand, wrist, elbow and upper extremity with orthopedic rehab emphasis.

The specialist will fabricate splints, provide manual therapy and therapeutic exercise, and educate patients on recovery expectations. Travel or local work is available with 40 hours/week and 11-week duration.