Hand Therapy Physical Therapist

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

Job summary

Vantage Health Partners in Pismo Beach, CA is seeking a Hand Therapy Physical Therapist to join our outpatient team. This full-time, on-site role focuses on hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation, developing individualized treatment plans and documenting progress.

You will evaluate and treat hand, wrist, and upper-extremity conditions, educate patients, and progress home exercise programs while collaborating with physicians and care teams.

Qualifications

• Master's or DPT required; license to practice in California.
• Hand and upper-extremity rehab experience preferred or interest.
• Ability to develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Strong clinical documentation skills.
• CHT credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate hand, wrist, and upper-extremity conditions.
• Design and implement therapy treatment plans.
• Provide orthopedic/musculoskeletal assessment and care.
• Fabricate orthoses and splints as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers; progress home programs.
• Keep accurate clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams.
• Track functional outcomes to guide care.
• Engage in continuing education and leadership development.

Skills

Hand therapy

Physical therapy

Orthopedic evaluation

Documentation

Evidence-based practice

CHT

Outpatient rehab

Education

DPT

MS in PT

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Hand Therapy Physical Therapist to join our outpatient team in Pismo Beach, CA. This full-time, on-site position offers a professional opportunity to deliver specialized hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation within a private outpatient practice, with a standard weekday schedule.

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, guide patients through individualized rehabilitation programs, and maintain thorough clinical documentation. Patient education and home exercise programs are central to achieving lasting functional outcomes.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $110,000 per year, based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution, employer‑paid life insurance, generous paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) with profit‑sharing, employee ownership opportunities, continuing education support, and leadership development pathways.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with hand, wrist, and upper-extremity injuries and conditions
• Design and implement evidence-based hand therapy treatment plans
• Provide orthopedic and musculoskeletal assessment and treatment
• Fabricate and fit orthoses and splints as clinically indicated
• Develop and progress individualized home exercise programs
• Educate patients and caregivers on injury prevention and self‑management
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and progress reports
• Collaborate with referring physicians, surgeons, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Measure and track functional outcomes to guide ongoing care decisions
• Participate in continuing education and clinical skill development

Requirements

• Master's or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree
• Active California Physical Therapist license
• Master's degree or higher in Physical Therapy
• Experience in hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation, or a strong interest in developing this expertise
• Proficiency in orthopedic and musculoskeletal evaluation and treatment
• Ability to develop evidence‑based treatment plans
• Strong clinical documentation skills
• Preferred: Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential
• Preferred: Outpatient orthopedic experience
• Preferred: Experience in patient education and home exercise program design