Hand Therapy Physical Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance (employer-paid)

Sign-on assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with profit-sharing

Employee ownership opportunities

CEU support and MedBridge membership

Mentorship for new graduates

Job summary

Vantage Health Partners is seeking a Hand Therapy Physical Therapist in Cathedral City, CA for a full-time, on-site role. You will evaluate and treat hand and upper-extremity conditions, develop evidence-based plans, and guide patients through home exercise programs to restore function.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, mentorship for new graduates, and opportunities to advance into leadership. Priority given to candidates with strong documentation and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Master's or DPT in Physical Therapy required.
• Active California Physical Therapist license required.
• Experience in hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation or strong interest in developing this specialty.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Preferred: Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of hand, wrist, and upper-extremity conditions.
• Develop and implement evidence-based, individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions to restore strength, range of motion, and function.
• Provide orthopedic and musculoskeletal assessment and treatment for outpatient patients.
• Educate patients and caregivers on conditions and self-management strategies.
• Design and progress home exercise programs to support recovery between visits.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with referring physicians, surgeons, and interdisciplinary care team members.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust plans to optimize outcomes.
• Participate in continuing education and stay current with best practices in hand therapy.

Skills

Hand therapy expertise

Clinical documentation

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's or DPT in Physical Therapy

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Hand Therapy Physical Therapist to join our team in Cathedral City, CA. This full-time, on-site position offers the opportunity to deliver specialized hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation within a private outpatient practice, working primarily on weekdays.

In this role, you will evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and upper extremity. You will develop evidence-based treatment plans, deliver skilled rehabilitation interventions, provide patient education and home exercise programs, and maintain thorough clinical documentation that supports positive patient outcomes.

This position offers a competitive compensation package of $80,000 - $110,000 per year, based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, sign-on assistance, generous paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) with profit-sharing, employee ownership opportunities, continuing education support with in-house CEUs, and MedBridge membership. New graduates benefit from mentorship, and team members have the opportunity to grow into leadership and clinic director roles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of hand, wrist, and upper-extremity conditions
• Develop and implement evidence-based, individualized treatment plans
• Deliver therapeutic interventions to restore strength, range of motion, and function
• Provide orthopedic and musculoskeletal assessment and treatment for outpatient patients
• Educate patients and caregivers on conditions, precautions, and self-management strategies
• Design and progress home exercise programs to support recovery between visits
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Collaborate with referring physicians, surgeons, and interdisciplinary care team members
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans to optimize outcomes
• Participate in continuing education and stay current with best practices in hand therapy

Requirements

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