Occupational Therapist Certified Hand Therapist CHT

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist – Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
Job Location: Grand Junction, CO
Working Hours: Full-Time | Day Shift | On-site
Department: Rehabilitation Therapy / Orthopedics
Job Type: Permanent | Direct Hire

Salary - USD $99,840 to $114,816

Position summary

The Certified Hand Therapist provides specialized occupational or physical therapy services focused on upper extremity and hand rehabilitation for patients across the lifespan. This role delivers patient-centered, evidence-based care, coordinating closely with orthopedic and rehabilitation teams to optimize functional outcomes and independence.​

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with hand, wrist, elbow, and upper extremity conditions and develop individualized plans of care based on functional goals.​

• Implement, assess, and modify treatment interventions, including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, splinting/orthoses, and modalities to restore function and manage pain.​

• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, home exercise programs, precautions, and injury prevention strategies.​

• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with professional, payer, and regulatory standards.

• Track patient progress using standardized outcome measures and adjust care plans as needed.​

• Communicate effectively with physicians, surgeons, clinical staff, and leadership to coordinate comprehensive, multidisciplinary care.​

• Support efficient care delivery with attention to treatment costs, billing practices, and appropriate resource utilization.

Required qualifications & skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy program.​

• Current unrestricted Colorado license as an Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist.

• Current Hand Therapy Certification (CHT), demonstrating advanced expertise in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation.​

• Current BLS/BCLS certification.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical experience in upper extremity or orthopedic rehabilitation.​

• Strong clinical judgment, documentation proficiency, and patient education skills.​

Core competencies

• Hand and upper extremity rehabilitation expertise, including post-operative, traumatic, and chronic conditions.​

• Comprehensive patient evaluation and functional treatment planning.

• Outcome-based care, progress tracking, and evidence-based intervention selection.​

• Patient and caregiver education that supports adherence and long-term functional success.​

• Interdisciplinary communication with orthopedic surgeons, primary care, and rehab teams.​

• Documentation accuracy, regulatory compliance, and professional standards adherence.

• Commitment to quality, efficiency, and professional excellence in a busy outpatient setting.