Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy (Full time) - Detroit Lakes

Essentia Health•Detroit Lakes, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Essentia Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist specializing in Hand Therapy to join their team in Detroit Lakes. This full-time position involves evaluating, planning, and implementing care for patients according to professional standards and organizational policies. The role requires managing a full caseload, including documentation, billing, and scheduling, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and referring physicians to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes. The therapist will also be responsible for fabricating custom splints and managing wounds for post-surgical and post-injury patients. Opportunities for clinical instruction, committee participation, and pursuing advanced credentials are also part of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree , or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy from accredited program
Current state licensure as Occupational Therapist

Nice To Haves

Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential preferred, but not for application

Responsibilities

Provide therapy evaluation, develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based interventions, provide patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload.
Provide all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties.
Demonstrate appropriate communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers).
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure optimal clinical and financial outcomes.
Work closely with Essentia Health leadership and coordinate with referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.
Comply with organizational policies and procedures and the code of conduct.
Meet professional organization core values, code of ethics, &/or scope of practice.
Work where the patient need is highest (including flexing to other departments) when home department schedule allows.
May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care.
Fabrication of custom static and dynamic splints.
Management of post‑surgical and post‑injury wounds.