CERTIFIED HAND THERAPIST - Rehabilitation Services - Staples, MN/ Brainerd, MN (outpatient)

Building Location:

St Josephs Medical Center

Department:

4003810 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY - SJMC

Job Description:

Provides hand therapy services to patients, ages infant through adult, including evaluation and assessment, treatment, education, and consultation to improve clients’ abilities to their highest feasible level. Provides services as part of a care team assembled to assure optimal customer service, and clinical and financial outcomes, under the direction of Essentia Health service line management and the referring physician. Also provides education and supervision to non-certified staff for hand therapy related experience.

Education Qualifications:

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

We are seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) certified hand therapist to join our rehabilitation team at our Staples and Brainerd Clinic.

In this position, the CHT will

• Work with a variety of patients and will work closely with orthopedic surgeons.
• Work with a team that includes 1-2 PTs and physicians and providers in Family Medicine as well as specialists in orthopedics.
• Work primarily in the outpatient clinic, but will work a weekend/holiday rotation at St. Joseph's Medical Center that is 1:6 to 1:8.
• Be able to work well independently, be able to communicate will with providers, patients and colleagues.
• Candidates with additional interest or experience working with lymphedema patients preferred.

Essentia Health offers competitive compensation and benefits, as well as advancement through a rehabilitation career ladder.

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Current Minnesota Occupational Therapy and certification by the NBCOT. Current certification in hand therapy (CHT)

For More Information, contact:

Delaney Kennedy, Recruiter

Email: delaney.kennedy@EssentiaHealth.org

Phone: 612-655-7886

FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Shift End Time:

Weekends:

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$78,624.00 - $117,936.00

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*:

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.

• Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.

• Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.

• Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.

*Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information.