Certified Hand Therapist - Missouri Orthopaedic Institute

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

6h • Onsite

About The Position

MU Health Care is seeking a skilled and passionate Certified Hand Therapist to help patients regain strength, confidence, and independence. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful problem-solver with exceptional hands-on expertise and a deep commitment to personalized, compassionate care. This role requires a clinical expert in the treatment of upper extremity injuries, comfortable with complex cases and designing creative treatment solutions, including custom splinting. The position is part of a collaborative environment that values integrity, excellence, and professional growth, offering opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• Occupational Therapist licensure by the Missouri Board of Occupational Therapy, or Physical Therapist licensure by the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts or PT Compact multi-state privilege.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission.
• Five (5) years of clinical experience, including 4,000 hours in the direct practice of hand therapy.

Nice To Haves

• When primary state of residency changes, compact state PTs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

Responsibilities

• Actively identify and participate in training, education, development activities, and/or supervise Occupational Therapy or Certified Occupational Therapy Students to improve own knowledge and performance, including acquiring the CEU’s needed to maintain state licensure in the State of Missouri and Hand Certification.
• Administer treatment that requires the advanced skills of a hand therapy specialist.
• Complete documentation according to UMHC and department guidelines and policies.
• Design, fabricate, and/or modify appropriate splints and other assistive devices or equipment for patient and act as clinical expert in the treatment of upper extremities injuries.
• In accordance with physician orders, skillfully provide modalities including, but not limited to, use of heat/cold, fluidotherapy, iontophoresis, electrical simulation, hydrotherapy, ultrasound, and manual therapy.
• Maintain standards in accordance with the code of ethics of the APTA if a physical therapist, or AOTA if an occupational therapist, and their respective State of Missouri Practice Acts to maintain eligibility for licensure.
• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations in a time sensitive manner.
• Correlate data from the assessment to determine an individualized occupational therapy plan of care directed toward goals based on a developmentally appropriate approach.
• May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior