Certified Hand Therapist

Certified Hand Therapist - Select Physical Therapy

Location: Storrs, CT

Schedule: Monday through Friday (Full‑time). PRN and part‑time also available.

Compensation: Salary up to $100k based on experience.

Incentives: Sign‑on bonus up to $10k and student debt repayment.

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a full‑time Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist, to treat various upper extremity disorders ranging from tendon injuries, sprains, strains, post‑operative fractures, and more. We are seeking a hand therapist who is skilled in custom splinting. The Certified Hand Therapist will work with our regional hand therapy coordinator to ensure you have what you need for success.

• National hand therapy program in 32 states with more than 300 CHT’s nationwide and an additional 300 hand therapists.
• Nationally supported mentorship program for therapists interested in pursuing their CHT credentials.
• Education Department offers:
  National UE symposium, national journal club, national CHT study group, free local CEU’s, webinar training programs, additional certification course available for UE COMT.
• Hand team meetings in each local area and virtual meetings and training available.
• Opportunities to observe in physician clinics and work in contracted positions in physician’s clinics.
• Opportunity for research activities.
• Opportunity to develop and participate in program development for special populations.
• Hand therapy clinics are fully equipped and provide many treatment options.

• Evaluation, plan of care, treatment, re‑evaluation, discharge, and appropriate communication of high quality hand therapy services to patients and customers.
• Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs.
• Maintain a positive level of interaction with facilities and clients; enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.
• Stay current and up‑to‑date with occupational therapy research and employ evidence‑based practice (RCT, clinician expertise, patient perception).

• Graduate of an accredited school for occupational or physical therapy.
• Hold specialty certification or licensure in hand therapy. National registration and state licensure or registration required.
• Solid experience in application of custom splinting pre‑ and post‑operative orthopedic.
• CPR certification.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Previous, demonstrated marketing experience (optional).

• Multiple health plans: PPO and HSA options through BC/BS.
• Dental/vision/prescription/disability/supplemental life insurance and more.
• Company matching 401(k).
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and extended illness days (EID).
• Indefinite student debt benefit program.
• Industry‑wide unmatched continuing education program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications, and more.
• Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews.