Certified Hand Therapist, Physical Therapist

Job overview

The Certified Hand Therapist, Physical Therapist role is onsite in Garden City, NY, with a base salary range of $110,000–$125,000 per year, plus eligibility for incentive compensation. The position supports Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy’s hand therapy program. The therapist evaluates and treats patients with hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries through individualized plans and custom splint fabrication. The role also contributes to program growth through clinical initiatives, physician relationships, and collaboration with leadership and interdisciplinary teams.

What you'll do

• Plan and deliver individualized treatment for hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries
• fabricate custom splints
• conduct and document initial examinations
• develop plans of care
• evaluate treatment effects and adjust care
• instruct caregivers in therapy techniques
• build physician relationships
• contribute to hand therapy program development and service improvement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

certified hand therapist

physical therapist

garden city ny

u.s. physical therapy

hand therapy

custom splint fabrication

patient treatment

physical therapy

new york pt license

$110k–$125k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) matching options, paid time off, medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, student loan reimbursement, CEU support, and professional development programs.

Why this role

Requires a New York State Physical Therapist license and Certified Hand Therapist certification, plus two to three years of experience practicing as a CHT (PT).

About the employer

U.S. Physical Therapy is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists. Sector: 62.