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To evaluate and treat patients with conditions affecting the hands, wrist, elbows, and shoulders. Assess and treat injuries and conditions such as fractures, tendon, nerve injuries, arthritis, cumulative trauma, chronic pain, and post-surgical conditions. Develop personalized treatment plans to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function using therapeutic interventions including modalities and orthosis fabrication, as prescribed by a physician. This is a temporary position of 20-40 hours per week, depending on clinic needs.

• Bachelor, Master of Science or clinical Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current Michigan License, or eligible
• Member of NBCOT
• Current Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
• Ability to work between the hours of 7am and 7pm based on clinic scheduling needs
• Strong adaptability and willingness to work in multiple clinic locations as needed
• Experience with a wide range of upper extremity diagnoses
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with diverse teams and patient populations

• Experience or strong interest in treating chronic pain and complex upper extremity conditions
• Proficiency with electronic medal record (EMR) systems 

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This job posting is for a University of Michigan Temporary position. Temporary employment may be full or part time, but in either case is limited in duration. Please review the full posting description for details.

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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.