Certified Hand Therapist; CHT

Overview

South County Orthopedic Specialists (SCOS) is looking to hire a part time to full time Certified Hand Therapist (30 hours/week minimum is ideal) - starting in early March 2026.

This is a great opportunity to work closely with Dr. Amar Patel, Dr. Gautam Malhotra, our new hand surgeon Dr. Emily Clarke, and the rest of our team  are located in the heart of Laguna Woods, and we service all ages. There is also an opportunity to spend time in our brand new Los Alamitos Hand Therapy Clinic (this will be about 8 hours/week, but we are hoping to grow this opportunity with Dr.

Emily Clarke over the next year). This is a fast paced, fun and collaborative environment. We always have a variety of interesting patients on our caseload.

We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) who is comfortable with the following:

• Treatment for primarily post-operative upper-extremity diagnoses (elbow, wrist, hand) and occasional shoulder, including multi-trauma, flexor/extensor tendon repair, ORIF proximal phalanx, ORIF distal radius/ulna, percutaneous pinning, MP/PIP silicone arthroplasty, complex RA post-op, extensor tendon centralization, Xiaflex manipulation, Dupuytren s fasciectomy, skin graft, arthrodesis, suspensionplasty, stiff hand, and related cases.
• Orthosis fabrication, both standard and creative designs to fit patient and surgeon needs; familiar with fitting for JAS and Dynasplint.
• Wound care and suture/staple removal.
• Managing walk-over patients on top of a full caseload (education, orthosis fabrication, EXOS fitting, digisleeve fitting, and ROM programs daily).
• Answering the telephone and communicating with patients to return messages and fulfill scheduling needs.
• Communicating with MD, PA, orthopedic technicians, X-ray technicians, and MAs for coordinated patient care.

• We are looking for a PT, CHT or OT, CHT who is willing to learn, is adaptable and values teamwork. We are willing to consider a PT or OT candidate who is planning to sit for a 2026 CHT Exam.

Located in Laguna Woods and serving all ages. There is also an opportunity to spend time in the Los Alamitos Hand Therapy Clinic (about 8 hours/week) with potential growth over the next year.

If you are interested, please contact Rachel Thomson at  or  I am the Director for the Hand Center at SCOS, and I would love to speak with you. Please inquire within for hourly wage and more information.