Occupational Therapist - Certified Hand Therapist
Company: Olmsted Medical Center-MAIN
Location: Rochester
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 0.6 FTE - 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Starting Pay - $39.41 - $49.26 (Based on Experience) Offers for
external candidates are generally made between the minimum and
midpoint of the range, based on experience. At Olmsted Medical
Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a
comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the
evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for
employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher. Medical
Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Basic Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and
Long-Term Disability Adoption Assistance Plan Qualifications:
Licensed or eligible for license with the state of Minnesota and
graduate of an accredited college or university with a certificate
in Occupational Therapy Certification as a CHT Ability to assist in
the development of programs, procedures, policies, and protocols
Must be able to work with all age ranges BLS certification Minimum
of three years’ experience working with upper extremity and hand
injuries and diagnoses Splint fabrication proficiency for custom
orthotics Job Responsibilities: Performs an occupational therapy
assessment and provides re-assessment as indicated. This may
include pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients. Ability to
provide occupational therapy services in both the inpatient and
outpatient setting. Ability to fabricate hand splints and
positioning devices in a timely fashion. Conducts pre-operative
education and post-operative rehabilitation for surgical hand
diagnoses Provides training in the use of adaptive equipment,
compensatory techniques, or modification of task to increase
ability to complete safe performance of ADL and functional
mobility. Evaluates the need for durable medical equipment.
Contributes to safe discharge planning including recommendations
for transitioning to the next level of care. Evaluates occupational
therapy treatment impact and communicates with the clinician and
staff involved in patient care as needed. Charges patients
accurately and timely in compliance with departmental policy and in
compliance with specifications outlined in the annual CPT
publication (current procedural terminology). Demonstrates
knowledge of occupational therapy modalities. Participates in the
departmental and/or organizational quality improvement process.
Meets documentation standards outlined in the occupational therapy
competencies. Maintains regulatory requirements, including
Minnesota licensure, CHT recertification requirements, and
continuing education requirements. Presents at department
in-services following participation with continuing education, i.e.
discipline specific presentation, department presentation, journal
club leader, etc. Participates in internal and external education
and/or marketing of rehabilitation services annually. Will adhere
to the standards of practice as outlined by the American
Occupational Therapy Association and the Minnesota Statues of
Public Health Occupations Scope of Practice. Attends department
meetings and in-services, as scheduled. Ability to travel between
multiple locations. Other responsibilities as assigned.
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