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Summit Orthopedics
Vadnais Heights, Minnesota

Hand Therapist

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$101k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the impact each member of the Summit Family has on one another and on our patients every day. Join a patient-first environment where our values — Better together, Own it, Nimble, Excellence, and Service — are lived down to our BONES. At Summit, team members feel respected, valued, and connected to meaningful work, contributing to a collaborative, community-centered culture built on mutual respect and enjoyment.

Under the supervision of the Hand Therapy manager, the Hand Therapist will aid in the orthopedic care and treatment of patients by planning, interpreting, and implementing specific therapy treatment programs.

This is a full-time opportunity based at our Vadnais Heights Campus. Monday - Friday schedule of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (schedule subject to change). Must be flexible to float to between all Hand Therapy sites when coverage is needed (Blaine, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Forest Lake, Hastings, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Woodbury)

Primary Responsibilities

  • Evaluates, plans and implements patient treatment programs in coordination with medical staff.
  • Administers treatment program per physician orders, clarifies physician's treatment instructions and/or confers with physician and medical staff on patient care issues as indicated.
  • Recommends hand therapy policies and procedures concerning services provided.
  • Evaluates charts and reports on patient's progress.
  • Maintains patient records, charts, and discharge summaries.
  • Educates patients and family in proper self management care and exercise programs.
  • Conducts and participates in clinical educational programs.
  • Assists other therapists in planning treatment programs.
  • Participates in improving organizational performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to department discussions.
  • Participates in establishing job requirements and goals; performs duties at the desired level of competency.
  • Ensures that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment.
  • Maintains currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars.
  • Follows policies and procedures governing the handling of confidential information as defined by Summit Orthopedics and applicable laws and regulations. Regularly reviews accuracy, availability, and security of information.
  • Complies with federal, state and local legal and professional requirements by staying current with existing and new legislation and advises management on needed actions.
  • Other related duties, as assigned.

Summit's hiring range for this position is $80,444 - $100,556 per year. The hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, differentials and/or deferred compensation.

In addition to our base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that aligns with our vision of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. This includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off and 401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan.

If you are hired at Summit, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and internal equity.

Summit Orthopedics provides the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota and Western Wisconsin with the full spectrum of orthopedic care including sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics, imaging, bracing, therapy, surgery, and post-surgical stays at our Care Suites. Our expert team of physicians, surgeons, physician assistants, certified athletic trainers and therapists are part of the 1100+ employees who partner to provide quality care designed to support a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Summit Orthopedics is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of federal, state and local governing boards and/or agencies.

Key Responsibilities

The Hand Therapist evaluates, plans, and implements orthopedic treatment programs for patients under the supervision of the Hand Therapy manager. They are responsible for maintaining patient records, educating families on self-management, and collaborating with medical staff to ensure quality care.

Requirements

The candidate must be able to float between multiple clinic locations and maintain current professional credentials. Strong organizational skills and the ability to follow legal and professional standards for patient care are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningPatient educationClinical documentationRehabilitationMedical record maintenanceCollaborationSafety compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hand Therapist at Summit Orthopedics a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,853 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 20% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
32% this job
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
16%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,853 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Vadnais Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$392k≈ 4.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,157/mo≈ 32% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Summit Orthopedics

Medical Practices
Woodbury, MN
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan