Occupational Hand Therapist

1 month ago
United StatesFull TimeMental Health Therapy
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join DMOS Orthopaedic Centers as a Occupational Hand Therapist in United States. We have a rare opening for an Occupational Hand Therapist to join the DMOS team! Are you currently CHT certified or are seeking your CHT certification?

Key Responsibilities

  • will assist patients suffering from injuries to the elbow down to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability.
  • provide the necessary treatment and care to get patients back to their activities of daily living.
  • Develop and plan occupational therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, join.

Requirements

  • Individual with active license to practice in the state of Iowa as an Occupational Therapist (OR individual completing a degree in Occupational Therapy with the anticipation of becoming licensed).
  • Certification. Currently a Certified Hand Therapist or seeking to obtain credentials
  • Communication skills. Ability to communicate calmly and professionally to patients and physicians.
  • Curious. You practice the art of listening, asking clarifying questions, and avoiding interrupting your patient. Why DMOS?

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join DMOS Orthopaedic Centers as a Occupational Hand Therapist.

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyHand TherapyCHT CertificationPatient CareTreatment PlanningPain ReliefFunction RestorationCommunicationListeningOrthopaedic Surgery Collaboration
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Hand Therapist at DMOS Orthopaedic Centers a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at DMOS Orthopaedic Centers is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Hand Therapy, CHT Certification, Patient Care, Treatment Planning, Pain Relief, Function Restoration, Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Hand Therapist will develop and plan treatment for patients with injuries or diseases affecting muscles, nerves, joints, and bones, adhering strictly to physician recommendations and protocols. Responsibilities include assisting patients from the elbow down to restore function, reli...

Benefits package: 401k, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About DMOS Orthopaedic Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
West Des Moines, IA
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Benefits & Perks

401k
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

1mo ago