DMOS Orthopaedic Centers logo
DMOS Orthopaedic Centers
West Des Moines, Iowa

Occupational Hand Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting and call expectations.

Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

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? As an Occupational Therapist with DMOS you will assist patients suffering from injuries to the elbow down to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability. Work alongside our team of Orthopaedic Hand Surgeons to provide the necessary treatment and care to get patients back to their activities of daily living. This is a full-time opportunity at our West Des Moines office.

Here’s What You Can Expect

  • Develop and plan occupational therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases
  • Adhere to Physician recommendations and protocol related to a patient's condition.
  • Being on your feet all day, sometimes assisting in transporting, positioning, or holding patients when necessary.

What We’re Looking For

  • 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?

  • Friendly, fun, and dedicated peers.
  • Outstanding 401(k) with an annual company profit sharing contribution (even if you don’t participate in the match program).
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance including six paid holidays and a generous PTO accrual program for full time staff to earn up to 27 days a year.
  • We’ll celebrate 70 years of orthopedic care in 2025!

Apply today by viewing our opportunities from the dmos.com/about/careers page. Qualified candidates will hear from our recruiting team within two business days of a completed application to start the selection process.

DMOS is a privately held medical facility. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment at DMOS will be required to complete a criminal background check, federal background checks, education verification, reference checks, and an initial TB test.

Please Note: DMOS values your privacy. DMOS will not ask a candidate for private personal information, such as social security number/date of birth, until after an offer is accepted. DMOS will not contact candidates through any other site outside of UKG or @DMOS email addresses. DMOS does not contact candidates through Indeed. Please do not respond to Indeed requests for DMOS. You may email HumanResources@DMOS.com for more questions.

Key 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, relieve pain, and prevent disability, sometimes requiring physical assistance with patient transport or positioning.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an active Iowa Occupational Therapist license or be in the process of obtaining one, along with current or pending Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credentials. Essential soft skills include professional communication and active listening to effectively interact with patients and physicians.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Hand TherapyPatient CareTreatment PlanningPain ReliefFunction RestorationOrthopaedic Surgery Collaboration

Mental Health Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 42% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapist market look like in Iowa?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapist median $72k (middle half $63k–$84k)281 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapist listings in Iowa82 active10,294 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 42% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapist pay trend+2.6% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs
12
<$105k
10
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 30 employers
401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist

Infinity Rehab · Berkeley, California

$57-$70/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist - Part Time

Sentara Health · Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Below most Hand Therapist (OT) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 166 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

DMOS Orthopaedic Centers logo

About DMOS Orthopaedic Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
West Des Moines, IA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Outstanding 401(k) with annual company profit sharing contribution
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Six paid holidays
Generous PTO accrual program (up to 27 days per year)

Living in West Des Moines

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$317k
Typical market rent
$1,359/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.7
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.