Hand Therapy PT: Elevate Upper-Extremity Rehab

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance with

Employer-contributed insurance

Generous paid time off and holidays

401(k) with profit-sharing

Employee ownership opportunities

Continuing education support and in‑h

Job summary

Vantage Health Partners in Galt, CA seeks a Hand Therapy Physical Therapist for a full-time, on-site role in a private outpatient practice focused on hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation. You will evaluate, treat, and educate patients, developing individualized treatment plans and ensuring thorough documentation.

Requirements include a DPT/MA in PT and CA licensure, with a preference for CHFT, outpatient orthopedic experience, and strong home exercise program development skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or DPT required.
• Active California Physical Therapist license.
• Experience with hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation.
• Evidence-based evaluation and treatment approach.
• Strong clinical documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• CHT certification preferred.
• Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred.
• Experience developing patient education materials.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with hand, wrist, and upper-extremity injuries and conditions.
• Develop and implement evidence-based, individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and functional rehabilitation interventions.
• Design and progress home exercise programs to support patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and caregivers on injury management, prevention, and self-care strategies.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with referring physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare providers.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Contribute to a positive, patient-focused clinic environment.
• Pursue continuing education to stay current with best practices in hand therapy.

Skills

Hand therapy

Clinical documentation

Communication skills

Education materials

Education

DPT or Master’s in PT

Job description

Vantage Health Partners in Galt, CA seeks a Hand Therapy Physical Therapist for a full-time, on-site role in a private outpatient practice focused on hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation. You will evaluate, treat, and educate patients, developing individualized treatment plans and ensuring thorough documentation.

Requirements include a DPT/MA in PT and CA licensure, with a preference for CHFT, outpatient orthopedic experience, and strong home exercise program development skills.