Hand Therapy OT — Upper Extremity Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Structured onboarding

CEU program including paid national?

Student loan reimbursement

Generous PTO

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Professional Physical Therapy's Back Bay clinic seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist specializing in hand therapy. This full-time outpatient role offers opportunity to treat complex upper-extremity conditions and work within a growing specialty program.

You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop personalized plans, and collaborate with physicians to restore function. Competitive base salary, meaningful benefits, and a clear path for growth are provided.

Qualifications

• Active state OT license required or in progress.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) strongly preferred; CHT candidates encouraged to apply.
• 3–5+ years of dedicated hand therapy experience including post-surgical and upper-extremity cases.

Responsibilities

• Perform occupational therapy evaluations focusing on upper-extremity function.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to restore function and reduce pain.
• Treat post-surgical and complex hand and upper-extremity conditions.
• Deliver manual therapy and evidence-based interventions.
• Fabricate custom orthoses and splints for hand conditions.
• Educate patients on home exercise programs and activity modification.
• Collaborate with referring physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans to maximize outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EHR.
• Mentor OTAs and aides and contribute to team best practices.

Skills

Hand therapy expertise

Autonomy

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Professional Physical Therapy's Back Bay clinic seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist specializing in hand therapy. This full-time outpatient role offers opportunity to treat complex upper-extremity conditions and work within a growing specialty program.

You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop personalized plans, and collaborate with physicians to restore function. Competitive base salary, meaningful benefits, and a clear path for growth are provided.