What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist (OT) - Certified Hand Therapist position at Upland Hills Health?
Position Title: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Certified Hand Therapist
Location: Upland Hills Health - Dodgeville Hospital Campus
Role & Department: Occupational Therapist (OT) in the Therapy & Wellness Center Department
Hours & Shift: Part-Time to Full-time (0.5 FTE - 1.0 FTE) day shift position, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Role Responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will specialize in providing hand and upper extremity rehabilitation, working collaboratively with our hand surgeon to treat patients recovering from injury, surgery, or chronic upper‑extremity conditions.
Location: Upland Hills Health - Dodgeville Hospital Campus
Role & Department: Occupational Therapist (OT) in the Therapy & Wellness Center Department
Hours & Shift: Part-Time to Full-time (0.5 FTE - 1.0 FTE) day shift position, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Role Responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will specialize in providing hand and upper extremity rehabilitation, working collaboratively with our hand surgeon to treat patients recovering from injury, surgery, or chronic upper‑extremity conditions.
- Conducting comprehensive assessments of hand, wrist, elbow, and upper extremity function to determine impairments, activity limitations, and rehabilitation needs.
- Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans using therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and evidence‑based modalities to restore motion, strength, and function.
- Designing, fabricating, and fitting custom orthoses/splints to protect healing structures, optimize positioning, or mobilize stiff joints.
- Providing wound and scar management for post‑surgical or trauma cases (including edema control, scar remodeling, and protection protocols).
- Progressing structured rehabilitation programs focused on range of motion, tendon protection, edema control, graded strengthening, and functional recovery across diagnoses (such as tendon injury, nerve injury, fractures, and arthritis).
- Collaborating closely with the hand surgeon and interdisciplinary team to support optimal postoperative outcomes and care transitions.
- Maintaining accurate, timely documentation of evaluations, interventions, goals, and outcomes in alignment with professional guidelines.
- Participating in program development to expand and enhance Hand Therapy services within UHH (including protocols, care pathways, and patient‑education resources).
- Providing patient and caregiver education on injury prevention, joint protection, post‑operative precautions, and self‑management strategies.
Qualifications:
- Candidates must be licensed in the State of Wisconsin as an Occupational Therapist
- Must have certification as a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
- Prior work experience as a treating therapist is preferred but not essential
- Experience with EMRs is preferred
- Interest in professional growth as demonstrated by attendance at continuing education programs and participation in professional organizations
- Ability to direct, implement, and report on effectiveness of OT treatments
- Previous experience with the Microsoft Office Suite software programs is beneficial
- Prior experience using the EPIC medical record system is preferred but not required
Employee Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits packages available for both part and full-time employees!
- Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits begin to accrue on day one!
- Retirement Plan with matching dollars available!
- Two wellness center facilities that employees are eligible to use free of charge & a minimal fee for spouses!
- Many Employer Sponsored Events held throughout the year to celebrate our employees!
Employment Bonus Eligible! Note that this position has an Employment Bonus associated with it of “up to a $5,000.00” which is prorated based on the newly hired employee’s FTE. Bonus payments will be made based on the FTE schedule below:
1.0 FTE $5,000
.9 FTE $4,500
.8 FTE $4,000
.7 FTE $3,500
.6 FTE $3,000
.5 FTE $2,500
The Employment Bonus will be paid out at set times during the first 3 years of employment in equal installments. The total bonus amount will be divided by the number six and then will be paid out at six different periods of time as follows in equal installments in their first three years of employment: 6 months, 1 year, 18 months, 2 years, 30 months and a final payment at the 3-year anniversary. This Employment Bonus will be paid for specifically stated Occupational Therapist positions who are hired at a .5 FTE employment status or greater. Please note that the OT must continue to be employed here at UHH and be at a .5 FTE status or greater at the time each of the bonuses are scheduled to be paid out to be eligible to receive them.
Why Upland Hills Health: Upland Hills Health (UHH) consistently ranks as a very high performing health care institution in Southwestern Wisconsin. Located just 40 minutes from Madison, WI and as well from Dubuque, IA, the area is surrounded by wonderful communities and beautiful scenery. For over 100 years, Upland Hills Health has been dedicated to the promise of offering the highest standard of healthcare. Our community-minded staff emphasizes providing quality, comprehensive healthcare while offering a comfortable, neighborly welcome to everyone who walks through our doors. Here, neighbors care for neighbors!
Posting date: March 17, 2026
Salary : $3,000 - $4,000