Travel Occupational Therapist Therapy

Occupational Therapist
Location: Castro Valley, CA

Agency: Towne U.S. LLC

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours

Start Date: ASAP

About the Position
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist / Certified Hand Therapist (OT/CHT) to join our team. The OT/CHT will evaluate and treat patients with hand and upper extremity conditions, helping individuals restore function, reduce pain, and improve overall quality of life. This role involves working with patients recovering from injuries, surgeries, and orthopedic conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, and upper extremities.
We will consider an Occupational Therapist who is not a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) but has prior hand therapy experience.
Responsibilities
Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans for hand and upper extremity conditions
Provide therapeutic interventions including exercises, manual therapy, splinting, and functional activities
Treat conditions involving the hand, wrist, elbow, and upper extremities
Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed
Educate patients and caregivers on injury prevention, home exercise programs, and recovery strategies
Fabricate and fit custom splints or orthotic devices as appropriate
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility and regulatory standards
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care
Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care focused on restoring function and independence
Requirements
Required: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Required: Active Occupational Therapist license in state of practice or ability to obtain
Preferred: Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential
Will Consider: Occupational Therapists with prior hand therapy experience who are not yet CHT-certified
Preferred: Previous outpatient or orthopedic rehabilitation experience
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative healthcare environment
Requirements
Required for Onboarding

~ OT/COTA