Occupational Therapist / Certified Hand Therapist
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Job Description
- Job Title: Occupational Therapist / Certified Hand Therapist (OT/CHT)
- Location: CCOE-Colorado Springs (North/South offices)
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Setting: Outpatient Hand Surgery Practice
About the Position
We are seeking a skilled and patient-focused Occupational Therapist (OT) with experience in upper extremity rehabilitation to join our high-volume outpatient hand surgery practice. The ideal candidate will work closely with hand surgeons to provide high-quality, evidence-based care for patients with post-surgical and non-surgical upper extremity conditions. Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) preferred
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients with hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder conditions in an outpatient setting
- Provide post-operative and conservative care in collaboration with hand surgeons
- Design and implement individualized treatment plans
- Fabricate, modify, and fit custom orthoses
- Educate patients on home exercise programs, precautions, and functional recovery
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
- Communicate effectively with physicians and clinical staff to optimize patient outcomes
- Flexibility to travel between clinics
Qualifications
- Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in Colorado
- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) preferred (or willingness to pursue certification)
- Minimum 2-3 years of outpatient hand therapy experience preferred
- Strong clinical skills in upper extremity and hand rehabilitation
- Strong splinting skills
- Ability to work in team dynamics
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Flexible scheduling options
- Continuing education support and mentorship
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- PTO accrual available
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist / Certified Hand Therapist at Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Hand Therapist (OT) — ranked against 166 active Hand Therapist (OT) listings on WeekdayDoc.
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