Hand Therapist (Upper Extremity) - Growth & Mentorship

Professional Physical Therapy; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Physical Therapy in Boston's Back Bay is seeking an Experienced Occupational Therapist/ Hand Therapist to join our outpatient, hand and upper-extremity specialty team. This full-time role focuses on comprehensive evaluations, custom treatment plans, post-surgical and complex conditions, and collaboration with physicians to advance hand therapy.

With structured onboarding, access to paid national certifications, and opportunities for clinical mentorship and internal mobility across

Qualifications

• Active state Occupational Therapist license.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) strongly preferred; candidates pursuing it encouraged.
• 3–5+ years hand therapy experience including post-surgical and upper-extremity cases.
• Expertise in upper-extremity evaluation, splint fabrication, and evidence-based treatment planning.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage complex cases with autonomy.
• Excellent communication and patient-centered care.
• Team-oriented and able to thrive in outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations focused on upper-extremity function.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to restore function and reduce pain.
• Treat a wide range of post-surgical and complex upper-extremity conditions.
• Deliver manual therapy and evidence-based upper-extremity interventions.
• Design and fabricate custom orthoses and splints for complex upper-extremity conditions.
• Educate patients on home exercise programs and activity modification.
• Collaborate closely with referring physicians, surgeons, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans to maximize outcomes.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with clinicians and support staff to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Support and guide Occupational Therapy Assistants and aides, as applicable.
• Contribute to clinical mentorship and best-practice development within the team.

Skills

Hand therapy

Upper extremity

Splint fabrication

Clinical documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's OT

Job description

Professional Physical Therapy in Boston's Back Bay is seeking an Experienced Occupational Therapist/ Hand Therapist to join our outpatient, hand and upper-extremity specialty team. This full-time role focuses on comprehensive evaluations, custom treatment plans, post-surgical and complex conditions, and collaboration with physicians to advance hand therapy.

With structured onboarding, access to paid national certifications, and opportunities for clinical mentorship and internal mobility across