Travel Occupational Therapist

Job Description\n Critical Connection, inc is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota.Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: Occupational Therapist\n Discipline: Therapy\n Start Date: ASAP\n Duration: 13 weeks\n 40 hours per week\n Shift: 8 hours, days\n Employment Type: Travel\n \n Hand Therapist (OT) – [Travel or Local]Position Overview\n We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Hand Therapist to join our team. This role specializes in the evaluation and treatment of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, and upper extremity. The ideal candidate will have experience in orthopedic rehabilitation and a passion for helping patients regain function, mobility, and independence.Key Responsibilities\n \n Evaluate and treat patients with upper extremity conditions including post-surgical cases, fractures, tendon injuries, nerve injuries, and chronic conditions\n Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on physician referrals and clinical findings\n Fabricate and fit custom orthoses/splints for various diagnoses\n Provide manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and modalities to improve function and reduce pain\n Educate patients on injury prevention, home exercise programs, and recovery expectations\n Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes\n Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility and regulatory standards\n Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed\n Qualifications\n \n Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in the state of practice\n Certification as a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) preferred (or eligibility/interest in obtaining)\n Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in hand therapy or outpatient orthopedic setting preferred\n Strong knowledge of upper extremity anatomy, biomechanics, and rehabilitation techniques\n Experience with splint fabrication highly preferred\n Preferred Skills\n \n Excellent manual therapy and clinical reasoning skills\n Strong communication and patient education abilities\n Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team\n Experience in outpatient or clinic-based settings\n Work Setting\n \n Outpatient clinic or hospital-based therapy department\n Patient population includes post-operative, orthopedic, and neurological upper extremity conditions\n Compensation & Benefits\n \n Competitive hourly or weekly pay (travel or local)\n Medical, dental, and vision benefits\n 401(k) options\n Travel stipends (if applicable)\n Continuing education support\n Why Join Us\n \n Work alongside experienced clinicians in a specialized therapy setting\n Opportunity to develop advanced skills in upper extremity rehabilitation\n Supportive, team-oriented environment focused on patient outcomes\n \n \n Critical Connection, inc Job ID #18851056. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Therapy:OT Hand Specialist - CHT,07:00:00-15:00:00About Critical Connection, inc\n \n This isnʼt just a job you are looking for. Youare building a career. CCI can help you make your next move and help you to know when itʼs the right move.\n We want to know about your career and personal goals, including what you want to achieve now and well into the future. Building solid relationships through transparency and trust with our Therapists and Nurses is the foundation of our process.\n CCI gives you access to opportunities with the besthealthcare organizations and private practices\n throughout the United States. We understand these healthcare providers' needs and the company culture,allowing us to connect you with the right employer foryour career goals, skills, and financial objectives.Submitting yourprofileis just the start. We meet withyou to learn more about who you are, both as ahealthcare professional and as a person - your dreams,your strengths, and your values. Then you can leave thetravelsearch to us. There is no stress, no hassles, no timewasted searching multiple want ads and job placementwebsites - just the best opportunities for you.CCIʼs commitment to getting to know each candidateguarantees the best professional andpersonal fit between CCI candidates and healthcareemployers. Make the connection today!\n \n