Certified Hand Therapist
About the job
- POSITION SUMMARY
- This position is responsible for providing specialized skills in assessment, planning and treatment to prevent dysfunction, restore function and/or reverse the progression of pathology of the upper limbs. Excellent clinical judgment and therapeutic interventions will be utilized to treat surgical and non-surgical conditions. Rehabilitation will be inclusive of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder girdle, cervical area and how these areas effect the entire upper quarter.
- RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Treatment:
- Evaluates, and re-evaluates, upper extremity diagnoses thoroughly identifying impairments, functional limitations and disabilities. Obtains and reviews medical, psychosocial, vocational, and avocational history along with other factors that may affect the rehabilitation process. Understands and follows precautions of each case. Determines prognosis and plan of care in collaboration with the patient and referring physician within the guideline of third party payers.
- Implements therapeutic interventions utilizing evidence-based practice; interpreting and applying clinical research/outcomes studies as well as collaboration with other therapists, physicians and mid-level providers to ensure proper progression occurs to provide the highest quality of care and best outcomes for patient.
- Develops, and regularly updates, patient education and home programs to maximize patient understanding of their diagnosis, expected outcomes, and fully engage them in their rehabilitation process. Partnering and aligning decisions with patient needs, wants, and preferences.
- Efficient and effective fabrication of orthoses. Follows proper principles for the patient fit, design, precautions and appropriate for conservative/surgical conditions.
- Takes and active role in managing schedule to ensure capacity requirements of the department are met. Consistent implementation of teamwork to ensure not only capacity but flow of the clinic is maintained.
- Records and Reports:
- Prepares documentation and reports, assuring confidentiality of all records:
- Evaluation including thorough assessment with functional and measurable goals
- Daily and Progress reports to include progression of treatment and clinical reasoning for need of skilled care
- All documentation to be completed and provided to physician/agencies within department time frame
- Completion of peer reviews/chart audits with written feedback
- Special reports as requested by the Director and/or Manager
- Professional Status and Public Relations:
- Maintains current professional knowledge of techniques and trends in the field through consistent communications with peers, physicians/mid-levels as well as independent study.
- Attends conventions, meetings, or special courses whenever possible and shares gained information with the department/facility personnel.
- Prepares and presents educational presentations to department and community groups as requested.
- Maintains positive public relationships with hand team, patients, and community.
- TEAMWORK
- Teamwork:
- Willingly provides coverage, volunteers assistance, and maintains workflows within department as needed without direct instruction/supervision.
- Works cooperatively and refrains from participating in negative conversations.
- Shares knowledge and insights with co-workers in a constructive manner.
- Works to solve problems and address conflicts with appropriate person directly before involving leadership or uninvolved peers.
- Is considerate of others in the work environment with regard to taking breaks or meal periods, use of computer and phone, noise level in the department, etc.
- POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
- Policies and Procedures
- Knows and complies with policies and procedures as enumerated in the Orthopedic One Employee Handbook and policies and procedures documents.
- Provides assistance and support to leadership in implementing policies and procedures as necessary.
- Actively participates in training, and conducting day to day work activity by adhering to all policies and procedures as enumerated in compliance and risk management programs.
- QUALIFICATIONS
- Education, Experience, Certification and Licensure Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy required; Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy preferred. Hand Therapy Certification required and experience commensurate with the certification.
From Orthopedic One's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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