Certified Hand Therapist

About the role

Nebraska Orthopaedic Center, PC is a patient-focused orthopedic care practice committed to friendly, comfortable, and positive experiences. The team combines cutting-edge treatments with personalized, respectful, hands-on care.

As part of its expansion, the practice is launching a brand-new therapy clinic this spring to extend its rehabilitation services to a broader community. It is seeking a full-time licensed Certified Hand Therapist for its outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation team. The role focuses on helping patients restore function, improve independence, and return to meaningful daily activities. The therapist will work closely with orthopedic physicians, physical therapists, and support staff in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations to identify impairments, functional limitations, and activity restrictions.
• Develop and implement individualized, goal-driven treatment plans for orthopedic and upper-extremity conditions.
• Deliver skilled occupational therapy and hand therapy interventions using evidence-based techniques.
• Provide functional training to support return to daily activities, work, and recreational tasks.
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive strategies, home exercise programs, and injury prevention.
• Collaborate with orthopedic physicians, physical therapists, and clinical staff to support continuity of care and communicate patient progress.
• Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with clinic and regulatory standards.

Key facts

• The role is full-time.
• The position is for a licensed Certified Hand Therapist.
• The role is part of an outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation team.