Gateway Regional Medical Center·Granite City, Illinois
The Hand Therapist provides specialized evaluation and treatment for patients across the lifespan with conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, and upper extremity. Services encompass assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, custom orthotic fabrication, and comprehensive patient education to restore function and promote independence.
Occupational therapist – hand therapist (Full-Time day shift)
Department: Occupational Therapy
Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Schedule: Day Shift
$37.77 – $56.66 per hour (Based on experience & certifications)
Location: Gateway Regional Medical Center (Granite City, IL)
Experienced CHTs, OTs with upper extremity interest, & New Graduates Welcome!
Why join gateway regional medical center?
At Gateway Regional Medical Center, our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare that promotes wellness and healing across our community. We foster a culture of respect, integrity, and clinical excellence. As a member of our team, you will experience a supportive, inclusive work environment where your specialized hand and upper extremity expertise is highly valued, and your dedication helps patients regain independence and heal.
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist to deliver specialized, high-level rehabilitative care to patients with conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, and upper extremity.
Serving a diverse patient population across the lifespan (pediatrics through geriatrics), you will lead comprehensive evaluations, design customized treatment plans, and fabricate custom orthotics. Your primary objective will be to restore optimal function, significantly reduce pain, prevent long-term disability, and promote maximum independence in daily living.
Qualifications: & requirements
Required: Must possess and maintain a current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the State of Illinois.
Required: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
Preferred: Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential by the HTCC. (Possessing or actively pursuing this credential places you at the top of our range).
Compensation & benefits
We offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
Hourly Pay Range: $37.77 – $56.66 / hour
Competitive performance-based incentives and shift differentials.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. (Review our full offerings in our Benefits Guide).
Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
Generous paid vacation time (PTO) and recognized holiday pay.
Clear pathways for clinical specialization and professional development.
Final pay within the stated range is determined based on various factors, including education level, years of experience, holding a CHT credential, and specific clinical skills. Compensation packages are reviewed individually with Human Resources to ensure equity and alignment with your qualifications.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program and hold a current State of Illinois Occupational Therapist license along with Basic Life Support certification. Previous experience is preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply.
Market context
In Illinois, allied-health employers often look for occupational therapists who can meet licensure and certification requirements while supporting early intervention or similar patient needs. These roles can be competitive because candidates need an ACOTE-accredited bachelor’s degree, a valid occupational therapy license, and NBCOT registration, so reviewing the full posting carefully matters. On this platform, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you research time before you apply.
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