Hand Therapist
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
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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