What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist position at Orthopedic Centers of Colorado?
Certified Hand Therapist / Occupational TherapistPosition Summary
We are seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist with experience or interest in upper extremity rehabilitation to join our growing hand therapy team. This outpatient role focuses on evaluation and treatment of patients with hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder conditions, including post-surgical rehabilitation, splint fabrication, wound management, and functional recovery.
The ideal candidate is collaborative, clinically driven, and passionate about delivering individualized patient care in a highly specialized orthopedic setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations for upper extremity conditions
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on physician referrals, patient history, and clinical findings
- Deliver evidence-based interventions including:
- Manual therapy
- Therapeutic exercise and functional activities
- Neuromuscular re-education
- Orthotic fabrication and modification
- Wound care management
- Patient and caregiver education
- Monitor patient progress and update treatment plans as appropriate
- Establish functional goals and complete timely documentation within the medical record
- Educate patients on home exercise programs and continued self-management strategies
- Coordinate discharge planning and referrals when indicated
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and company safety standards
- Work collaboratively with physicians, therapy staff, and support personnel to optimize patient outcomes
- Manage a caseload that may include complex orthopedic and post-operative diagnoses
Qualifications
- Licensed Occupational Therapist
- Experience in hand therapy or orthopedic rehabilitation preferred
- Strong understanding of upper extremity anatomy and biomechanics
- Experience with splinting/orthotic fabrication preferred
- Skilled in patient communication, documentation, and clinical reasoning
- Self-motivated with strong organizational and teamwork skills
- CHT credential welcomed but not required
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay: $35–$50/hour
- Flexible scheduling options including:
- Full-time
- Part-time
- PRN
- 4-day work week / 10-hour shift opportunities
- One-on-one patient scheduling model
- Therapy aide support available
- Collaborative therapy team with 20 Occupational Therapists, including a large population of Certified Hand Therapists
- Direct access to and collaboration with 10 upper extremity surgeons
- Multiple clinic locations available
- Continuing education support, including stipend and paid CEU time for eligible employees
- Opportunities for mentorship, teaching, and professional growth
Benefits Include
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Optional supplemental insurance plans
- Retirement plan with profit-sharing eligibility after one year of service
Pay: $36.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $36 - $50