Hand Therapy Physical Therapist

Vantage Health Partners; Atascadero (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer contribution to insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Profit-sharing

Employee ownership opportunities

Job summary

Vantage Health Partners is seeking a Hand Therapy Physical Therapist for an on-site, full-time role in Atascadero, CA. You will deliver specialized hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation in a private outpatient practice focused on high-quality, patient-centered care.

You will evaluate and treat orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions of the hand, wrist, and upper extremity, develop evidence-based plans, educate patients, and document meticulously.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or DPT in Physical Therapy
• Active California Physical Therapist license
• Experience or strong interest in hand and upper-extremity rehab
• Proficiency in orthopedic and MSK evaluation and treatment
• Clinical documentation skills
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• CHT credential preferred but not required
• Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with hand, wrist, and upper-extremity injuries and conditions
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans and goals
• Deliver skilled hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation interventions
• Perform orthopedic and musculoskeletal assessments and treatments
• Provide patient education and design effective home exercise programs
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare providers
• Support continuing education and contribute to clinical best practices

Skills

Hand therapy rehabilitation

Clinical documentation

Patient education

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Physical Therapy / DPT

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Hand Therapy Physical Therapist to join our team in Atascadero, CA. This full-time, on-site position offers the opportunity to deliver specialized hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation within a private outpatient practice focused on high-quality, patient-centered care.

As a Hand Therapy Physical Therapist, you will evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions of the hand, wrist, and upper extremity. You will develop evidence-based treatment plans, deliver skilled interventions, provide patient education and home exercise programs, and maintain precise clinical documentation. This role offers meaningful clinical impact alongside collaboration with a supportive, growth-oriented team.

The position offers a salary range of $80,000 to $110,000 per year, based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, generous paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k), profit-sharing, and employee ownership opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with hand, wrist, and upper-extremity injuries and conditions
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans and goals
• Deliver skilled hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation interventions
• Perform orthopedic and musculoskeletal assessments and treatments
• Provide patient education and design effective home exercise programs
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare providers
• Support continuing education and contribute to clinical best practices

Requirements

• Master's degree or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) required
• Active California Physical Therapist license required
• Experience in hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation, or a strong interest in the specialty
• Proficiency in orthopedic and musculoskeletal evaluation and treatment
• Strong skills in evidence-based treatment planning and clinical reasoning
• Thorough clinical documentation skills
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• Preferred: Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential, though not required
• Preferred: Outpatient orthopedic experience
• Preferred: Experience developing patient education materials and home exercise programs