Hand Therapy Physical Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) with profit sharing

Employee ownership

CEU opportunities

Mentorship

Job summary

Vantage Health Partners in Lodi, California seeks a Hand Therapy Physical Therapist for a full-time, on-site position. You will treat hand, wrist, and upper-extremity conditions and deliver evidence-based rehab with home programs, while collaborating with referring providers.

Eligible candidates hold a DPT/ Master's, CA license, and have passion for hand therapy. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, employee ownership and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctor of Physical Therapy degree required.
• Active CA Physical Therapist license.
• Experience or strong interest in hand therapy and upper-extremity rehab.
• Ability to develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate hand, wrist, and upper-extremity patients and conditions.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Provide manual therapy and therapeutic exercise sessions.
• Design and progress home exercise programs for recovery.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and coordinate with care teams.

Skills

Hand therapy

Upper-extremity rehab

Manual therapy

Therapeutic exercise

Clinical documentation

Strong communication

Education

Master's or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Hand Therapy Physical Therapist to join our private outpatient practice in Lodi, California. This full-time, on-site position follows a weekday schedule and offers the opportunity to deliver specialized upper-extremity and orthopedic rehabilitation within a supportive, clinically focused setting.

You will evaluate and treat patients with hand, wrist, and upper-extremity conditions, developing evidence-based treatment plans that promote functional recovery and return to daily activities and work. You will apply your musculoskeletal expertise, design effective home exercise programs, and maintain thorough clinical documentation while collaborating with referring providers to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.

The compensation range is $80,000 to $110,000 per year, based on experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, employee ownership opportunities, and generous paid time off with paid holidays. New graduates are welcome to apply, and sign-on assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with hand, wrist, and upper-extremity injuries and conditions
• Develop and implement evidence-based, individualized treatment plans
• Provide manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and functional training
• Design and progress home exercise programs to support patient outcomes
• Monitor patient progress and adjust interventions based on clinical findings
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Communicate treatment plans and progress with referring physicians and care teams
• Educate patients and caregivers on injury management, precautions, and self-care
• Pursue continuing education to advance hand therapy knowledge and clinical skills

Requirements

• Master's or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree
• Active California Physical Therapist license
• Experience or strong interest in hand therapy and upper-extremity rehabilitation
• Ability to perform orthopedic and musculoskeletal evaluation and treatment
• Ability to develop evidence-based treatment planning strategies
• Strong clinical documentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Preferred: Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential (not required)
• Preferred: Outpatient orthopedic experience
• Preferred: Experience designing home exercise programs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution toward coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Sign-on assistance available
• Generous paid time off: 3 weeks during the first two years, 4 weeks after two years of service
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan and profit-sharing opportunities
• Employee ownership opportunities
• Continuing education support, in-house CEU opportunities, and MedBridge education membership
• Structured mentorship for new graduates
• Leadership and Clinic Director development programs