Occupational Hand Therapist
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapist median $72k (middle half $63k–$84k)281 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Iowa index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapist listings in Iowa | 82 active | 10,294 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 42% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapist pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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