Hand Therapy PT: Advanced Upper-Extremity Rehab

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

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.