CERTIFIED HAND THERAPIST - Rehabilitation Services - Staples, MN/ Brainerd, MN (outpatient)

Company : Essentia Health

Location : Brainerd, MN, 56401

Posted Date : 1 November 2025

Job Details

Job Description:

Provides hand therapy services to patients, ages infant through adult, including evaluation and assessment, treatment, education, and consultation to improve clients’ abilities to their highest feasible level. Provides services as part of a care team assembled to assure optimal customer service, and clinical and financial outcomes, under the direction of Essentia Health service line management and the referring physician. Also provides education and supervision to non-certified staff for hand therapy related experience.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

We are seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) certified hand therapist to join our rehabilitation team at our Staples and Brainerd Clinic.

In this position, the CHT will

Work with a variety of patients and will work closely with orthopedic surgeons.
Work with a team that includes 1-2 PTs and physicians and providers in Family Medicine as well as specialists in orthopedics.
Work primarily in the outpatient clinic, but will work a weekend/holiday rotation at St. Joseph's Medical Center that is 1:6 to 1:8.
Be able to work well independently, be able to communicate will with providers, patients and colleagues.
Candidates with additional interest or experience working with lymphedema patients preferred.

Essentia Health offers competitive compensation and benefits, as well as advancement through a rehabilitation career ladder.

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

Current Minnesota Occupational Therapy and certification by the NBCOT. Current certification in hand therapy (CHT)

For More Information, contact:

Delaney Kennedy, Recruiter

Email: delaney.kennedy@EssentiaHealth.org

Phone: 612-655-7886

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Job Location: St Josephs Medical Center

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

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Hours Per Pay Period:

Compensation Range: $37.80 - $56.70 / hour

Union:

FTE: 1

Weekends:

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