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Job description
Miami Valley Hospital
Occupational Therapist (Hand Therapist)
Full-Time: 40 hours per week | No weekends
Competitive pay offered! Relocation available if needed. 1-on-1, 60-minute follow-up appointments; 60-minute initial assessments
Join a highly specialized outpatient hand therapy team within Premier Health, delivering exclusively 1:1 patient care with 60-minute Evaluations, and follow-up sessions. This role offers advanced clinical practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and extensive opportunities for professional growth in a system known for excellence in upper extremity rehabilitation.
About the Role
As an Occupational Therapist specializing in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation, you will manage a diverse and complex caseload in a dedicated outpatient setting. You’ll work closely with a respected group of board-certified hand surgeons and plastic surgeons, receiving direct referrals and collaborating on surgical protocols, case progression, and treatment planning.
You will also provide consultative support to acute care teams for traumatic injuries and complex upper extremity cases, ensuring continuity of care across the Premier Health network.
Our clinic is equipped with expansive hand therapy tools, specialized splinting materials, and advanced surgical rehabilitation resources, allowing you to deliver evidence-based, high-acuity care.
Clinical Scope & Diagnoses You will evaluate and treat a wide range of upper extremity conditions, including:
Fractures (simple, complex, and multi-level)
Tendon repairs (flexor, extensor, staged reconstructions)
Joint arthroplasties (finger, wrist, elbow)
Nerve repairs and nerve transfers
Replantations and revascularizations
Ligament injuries, instability, and sprains
Conservative injuries such as tendinopathies, repetitive strain injuries, joint stiffness, and post-immobilization deficits
Shoulder injuries as part of comprehensive upper extremity care
Your caseload will include both post-operative and conservative patients, with opportunities to manage highly specialized surgical protocols and complex trauma.
Splinting & Orthotic Fabrication
You will fabricate a wide range of custom orthoses, including:
Static splints
Static progressive splints
Dynamic splints
Dynamic outrigger systems
Additional custom orthoses tailored to surgical requirements and functional goals
Our clinic provides extensive materials and equipment to support advanced splinting techniques and iterative orthotic adjustments throughout recovery.
Collaboration & Professional Growth
Premier Health supports continuous learning and interdisciplinary engagement through:
Mentorship opportunities and gained knowledge from a team of experienced Certified Hand Therapists.
A Hand Specialty Team with paid attendance for meetings and education
System-wide continuing education opportunities
Regular collaboration with hand surgeons for case reviews, surgical updates, and protocol development
Opportunities to participate in quality initiatives, program development, and evidence-based practice projects
A strong network of experienced clinicians across Premier Health sites
This environment is ideal for clinicians seeking to deepen their expertise in upper extremity rehabilitation and thrive in a high-acuity, collaborative setting.
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
Deliver exclusively 1:1 patient care with 60-minute follow-ups and evaluations
Provide specialized post-operative and conservative care for upper extremity conditions
Fabricate and modify custom orthoses
Collaborate closely with hand surgeons, plastic surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams
Consult on acute care cases involving traumatic or complex upper extremity injuries
Document accurately and ensure alignment between services provided and billing
Provide guidance and oversight to Occupational Therapy Assistants
Educate patients and families on treatment plans, precautions, and home programs
Participate in performance improvement and clinical development initiatives
Maintain all required competencies and uphold Premier Health standards of care
Worksite address
dayton, OH, 45444, US
Who can apply
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