Hand Therapist

Washington Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Orthopedic Partners in Bethesda, MD, seeks a full-time Hand Therapist to deliver individualized rehabilitation for upper-extremity injuries. You will evaluate patients, design treatment plans, and guide them from initial visit to discharge, ensuring high-quality care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with OT/PT colleagues, construction of splints, and close communication with referring physicians. A CAPTE-accredited OT or PT degree is required; licensed in MD/VA/DC or eligible to obtain

Qualifications

• Hand therapy experience required or strongly preferred.
• An OT or PT degree from a CAPTE-accredited program is required.
• Licensed or license-eligible in MD/VA/DC for Hand Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluations to determine an appropriate course of care.
• Execute and manage the rehabilitation program.
• Construct splints and adaptive equipment for patients.
• Consult with OT/PT colleagues to enhance patient outcomes.
• Communicate with referring physicians as needed.
• Collaborate with support staff and patient service coordinators.

Skills

Hand therapy experience

OT/PT license

Strong orthopedic background

Education

Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy degree (CAPTE-accredited)

Job description

Description

Hand Therapist

Location: Bethesda, MD

Who we are:

Aligned Orthopedic Partners is a leading provider of comprehensive musculoskeletal care to patients in the Mid-Atlantic. Our commitment to finding the best solutions for individual needs sets us apart from the competition. We take pride in providing exceptional care while remaining friendly, courteous, and efficient.

The Opportunity:

We are currently looking for a full-time Hand Therapist who will share in our department’s mission to provide the highest quality of services to accommodate patient demand and our continued company growth. We provide a positive, encouraging work environment that is designed to retain quality clinicians. We strive for patient satisfaction and support our team to focus on quality interventions. We believe in mentoring new grads and advancing our commitment to excellence for experienced therapists who want to take their careers to the next level.

What you will do:

Implement customized and individualized rehabilitation programs for people with orthopedic injuries. You will follow your cases from start to finish by performing the initial evaluation, all treatments, and discharge visits. This continuity of care contributes to our world-class patient satisfaction rating:

• Perform a comprehensive physical examination during the first patient visit to determine an appropriate course of care
• Execute and conduct the rehabilitation program
• Construction of splints and adaptive equipment for patients
• Consult with your OT/PT colleagues when needed to enhance patient outcomes
• Communicate with the referring physicians on an as‑needed basis
• Work collaboratively with support staff and patient service coordinators

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience as a Hand Therapist
• Have a Occupational Therapy/ Physical Therapy degree from an accredited CAPTE school
• A Certified Hand Therapist is preferred, however applicants with a strong orthopedic background and some hand experience will be considered.
• Hold an active Occupational Therapy/ Physical Therapy license for either Maryland, Virginia or Washington DC (depending on location) or the ability to get licensed in the states we operate.

What we offer:

We strive to enrich the lives of our team and offer a variety of health and wellness benefits including medical and dental benefits, employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, a matching 401K program, generous paid time off, and an environment that celebrates continuous learning and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aligned Orthopedic Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background. We celebrate what makes us different and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of experiences. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.