Certified Hand Therapist - OT or PT
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Job Description
Certified Hand Therapist (OT or PT)
Signing Bonus Available!
Doctors of Physical Therapy (DPT) is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Occupational Therapist (OT), or Physical Therapist (PT) to provide exceptional patient care across our West Lansing and Lansing outpatient clinics. Are you a therapist who is passionate about hand therapy but has not yet earned your CHT credential?
We welcome motivated clinicians interested in pursuing certification. Our team offers mentorship and professional support to help you work toward becoming a Certified Hand Therapist. Founded in 2005 by a physical therapist, Doctors of Physical Therapy is dedicated to helping patients achieve faster recovery and lasting results through evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Position Responsibilities
Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient goals.
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy interventions to improve function, mobility, and overall quality of life.
Design and implement treatment programs that promote strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, and wellness.
- Educate patients on injury prevention, self-management strategies, and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and communicate outcomes effectively.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Motivate and support patients throughout their rehabilitation journey.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
- Help patients reduce reliance on medication and explore conservative treatment options when appropriate.
What We Offer
- Signing Bonus
- Mentorship and Clinical Development
- Support for Therapists Pursuing CHT Certification
- Continuing Education Assistance
- Complimentary MedBridge Access
- Free Internal CEU Courses
- Flexible Scheduling (20-40 hours per week available)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (Full-Time Employees)
- Paid Holidays (Full-Time Employees)
- Medical Insurance (Full-Time Employees)
- Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Join Our Team
If you are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and want to grow your career with a supportive, therapist-led organization, we encourage you to apply today.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate patients to develop individualized treatment plans and deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy interventions. Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Certified Hand Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Physical Therapist. Motivated clinicians who are not yet certified but are interested in pursuing CHT certification are also encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Mental Health Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapist median $89k (middle half $75k–$104k)162 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapist listings in Michigan | 325 active | 10,264 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapist pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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