Hand Therapist

Job Details: Job Location: Trinity Health Hospital Campus & Medical District

• Minot, ND, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $40.18 - $62.28Hourly, Position Summary: The Hand Therapist is a licensed Occupational Therapist who has earned the Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential, demonstrating advanced clinical expertise in the rehabilitation of the upper extremity. This position provides specialized evaluation, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention for patients with complex conditions involving the hand, wrist, elbow, and forearm. Working within a collaborative, interdisciplinary care environment, the Hand Therapist partners closely with physicians, rehabilitation colleagues, and support staff to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care. The role integrates advanced clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and specialized manual therapy skills to optimize functional outcomes and support recovery.

Responsibilities include

performing comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans based on physician orders, fabricating custom splints, monitoring patient progress, adjusting interventions as clinically indicated, and educating patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members. This position supports high-quality clinical care, ensures accurate and timely documentation, and contributes to staff education and professional collaboration as needed.

Key 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 clinical knowledge in upper extremity rehabilitation, splinting, therapeutic exercise, manual techniques, and functional retraining.

Fabricate, fit, modify, and instruct patients on the use of custom orthoses for postoperative care, injury protection, functional improvement, and symptom management. Provide detailed patient and family education regarding diagnosis, recovery expectations, home exercise programs, orthosis care, and injury prevention. Collaborate closely with physicians, surgeons, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care, communicate patient progress, and ensure alignment with surgical protocols and clinical best practices.

Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation consistent with departmental policy, regulatory guidelines, and professional standards, while contributing to in service education when appropriate.

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications Required: Current ND OT license in good standing required. CHT preferred (Certified Hand Therapist) Basic Life Support (CPR) required within 30 days of hire Educational Requirements: N/A Experience Requirements: None Special Skills or Training Requirements: None Physical Requirements: This position requires frequent standing, walking, and repetitive use of hands for manual therapy, orthotic fabrication, therapeutic activities, and documentation.

Must be able to lift, position, or assist patients and equipment up to 25 pounds. Fine motor skills and precise hand coordination are essential for splint fabrication and therapeutic techniques. Visual acuity and auditory ability are required to assess patient performance, read medical information, and communicate effectively.

Environmental Requirements: Work is performed in clinical treatment areas, requiring exposure to a fast paced environment, frequent patient interaction, and varying levels of physical and cognitive patient conditions. May encounter exposure to disinfectants, latex, and materials used in orthotic fabrication (e.g., thermoplastics, adhesives).

Must adhere to all infection control procedures, safety guidelines, and ergonomic best practices. Occasional travel may be required between clinical locations.