Hand Therapist

TRINITY HEALTH • Minot, ND

8d • $40 - $62 • Onsite

About The Position

The Hand Therapist is a licensed Occupational Therapist who provides specialized evaluation, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention for patients with complex conditions involving the hand, wrist, elbow, and forearm. The role requires advanced clinical expertise in upper-extremity rehabilitation and works within a collaborative, interdisciplinary care environment alongside physicians, rehabilitation colleagues, and support staff.

The therapist applies advanced clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and specialized manual therapy skills to optimize functional outcomes and support recovery. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans based on physician orders, fabricating custom splints, monitoring progress and adjusting interventions, and educating patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members. The position supports high-quality care through accurate and timely documentation and contributes to staff education and professional collaboration as needed.

The position is located at Trinity Health Hospital Campus & Medical District in Minot, North Dakota. Work takes place in clinical treatment areas and may involve occasional travel between clinical locations.

Requirements

• Current North Dakota Occupational Therapist license in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) required within 30 days of hire.
• Frequent standing, walking, and repetitive hand use for manual therapy, orthotic fabrication, therapeutic activities, and documentation.
• Ability to lift, position, or assist patients and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Fine motor skills and precise hand coordination for splint fabrication and therapeutic techniques.
• Visual acuity and auditory ability to assess patient performance, read medical information, and communicate effectively.
• Adherence to infection control procedures, safety guidelines, and ergonomic best practices.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of upper-extremity impairments, including range of motion, strength, sensory function, edema, functional deficits, pain levels, and postoperative status.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using advanced knowledge of upper-extremity rehabilitation, splinting, therapeutic exercise, manual techniques, and functional retraining.
• Fabricate, fit, and modify custom orthoses, and instruct patients in their use for postoperative care, injury protection, functional improvement, and symptom management.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, recovery expectations, home exercise programs, orthosis care, and injury prevention.
• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care, communicate patient progress, and align treatment with surgical protocols and clinical best practices.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation consistent with departmental policy, regulatory guidelines, and professional standards.
• Contribute to in-service education when appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed