Hand Therapy Physical Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with profit-sharing

Employee ownership

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Vantage Health Partners in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking a Hand Therapy Physical Therapist for a full-time, on-site role. You will deliver specialized hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation within a private outpatient practice, with a focus on evidence-based patient care.

You will evaluate and treat hand and upper-extremity conditions, develop personalized treatment plans, educate patients, and maintain accurate documentation while collaborating with referring physicians and the care team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) required.
• Active California Physical Therapist license.
• Experience in hand and upper-extremity rehab, or strong interest in developing this specialty.
• Strong skills in orthopedic and musculoskeletal evaluation and treatment.
• Proficiency in evidence-based treatment planning.
• Excellent clinical documentation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for patient and provider interactions.
• Preferred: Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification, not required.
• Preferred: Outpatient orthopedic experience.
• Preferred: Experience with patient education and home exercise program development.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of hand and upper-extremity conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Deliver orthopedic and musculoskeletal evaluation and treatment across the hand, wrist, and upper extremity.
• Provide patient education and design home exercise programs to support recovery.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment strategies as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with referring physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare providers.
• Participate in continuing education and apply current best practices in hand therapy.
• Contribute to clinic operations and the continued growth of the practice.

Skills

Hand therapy

Upper-extremity rehab

Orthopedic eval

Treatment planning

Documentation

Communication

CA license

Education

DPT or MPT

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Hand Therapy Physical Therapist to join our team in San Luis Obispo, CA. This full-time, on-site position offers the opportunity to deliver specialized hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation within a private outpatient practice, with a weekday schedule and a focus on comprehensive, evidence-based patient care.

As a Hand Therapy Physical Therapist, you will evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and upper extremity. You will develop individualized treatment plans, guide patients through their recovery, provide patient education and home exercise programs, and maintain accurate clinical documentation. This role is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about hand rehabilitation and committed to professional growth within a healthcare setting.

The compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 per year, determined by experience. We offer 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, and sign-on assistance availability.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients with hand and upper-extremity injuries and conditions
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Deliver orthopedic and musculoskeletal evaluation and treatment across the hand, wrist, and upper extremity
• Provide patient education and design home exercise programs to support recovery
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment strategies as needed
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Collaborate with referring physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare providers
• Participate in continuing education and apply current best practices in hand therapy
• Contribute to clinic operations and the continued growth of the practice

Requirements

• Master's degree or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) required
• Active California Physical Therapist license
• Experience in hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation, or a strong interest in developing this specialty
• Strong skills in orthopedic and musculoskeletal evaluation and treatment
• Proficiency in evidence-based treatment planning
• Excellent clinical documentation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for patient and provider interactions
• Preferred: Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification, though not required
• Preferred: Outpatient orthopedic experience
• Preferred: Experience with patient education and home exercise program development