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Motion Physical Therapy Group
Forest Hills, New York

Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$87k-$108k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 32m ago · Verified live

Job description

Overview
Advance your Hand Therapy – Occupational Therapy career with a collaborative team where we’re Stronger Together - join our established Hand Therapy program, earn $87K–$108K, a sign-on bonus, and Up to $25K in Student Loan Repayment!
Build your Hand Therapy career across our Forest Hills and Astoria clinics, treating a diverse upper-extremity caseload in energetic, collaborative outpatient environments equipped for custom splinting and advanced hand rehabilitation. Work alongside experienced OTs and CHTs while receiving weekly education, one-on-one mentorship, and access to MOTION’s Hand Therapy Program - whether you are already certified or ready to deepen your specialty expertise. Join a fun, close-knit team where your clinical growth is supported, and your work makes a meaningful difference every day.
MOTION PT Group is a proud member of the Confluent Health family. At MOTION, we are dedicated to helping our patients get back to what moves them. By joining our team, you get the best of both worlds: a local community feel and a strong clinical reputation backed by industry-leading resources, AI-tools, and professional development of Confluent Health.
Job Location: Workdays will be split between the following locations:
3 days per week: 96-16 Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills, NY
2 days per week: 23-22 30th Avenue, Astoria, NY
What We Offer:
Pay down your student loans faster – up to $25K in repayment support through our student loan repayment program, paid directly to your loan servicer. Program details and offerings vary by location and role.
Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.
A care model designed to support quality outcomes and clinical efficiency.
Up to 40 minutes of personalized, one-on-one patient care, allowing our therapists to deliver individualized treatment that goes beyond the industry standard.
AI clinical documentation support, built to significantly reduce after-hours charting—so work stays at work.
Structured mentorship and career development.
Hand Therapy program.
Industry-leading continuing education through Evidence in Motion (EIM), including residency, fellowship, and board certification support.
Multiple career pathways: clinical excellence, hybrid roles, and leadership.
Dedicated Therapy Aides to assist with patient care, empowering you to focus on delivering exceptional physical therapy outcomes.
Responsibilities
As a OT - Hand Therapist, You’ll Achieve Success By:
Reviewing patient medical history and developing individualized treatment plans
Diagnosing patients by observing movements and listening to concerns
Using exercises, stretching, equipment, and manual therapy to manage pain and improve mobility
Recording patient progress and modifying treatment plans as needed
Qualifications
Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist Requirements:
Licensed Occupational Therapist (or ability to obtain in the state of practice)
Excellent work ethic and dedication to patient success
Basic computer skills
CPR and first aid certification required
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) strongly preferred OR
CHT-eligible (minimum 4,000 hours of hand therapy experience and 3 years of practice), awaiting board examination, OR
Level II fieldwork in hand therapy, with relevant continuing education, and 2+ years of outpatient hand therapy experience as a licensed OT; NO New Grads
Experience treating upper-extremity (UE) diagnoses, including repetitive strain injuries, arthritic conditions, nerve injuries, ligament and tendon injuries, post-surgical conditions, fractures, sprains and strains, and nerve and tendon transfers and repairs. Experience with splinting and orthotic fabrication preferred.
Compensation: $87K - $108K+ inclusive of productivity incentives, with additional compensation opportunities for certifications. Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.
About
Confluent Health, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@goconfluent. com.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Upper-extremity rehabilitationPatient assessmentTreatment planningPain managementMobility improvementNerve injury treatmentTendon injury treatmentFracture rehabilitation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (93 salary observations; 151 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (2,058 salary observations; 6,164 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Motion Physical Therapy Group

Hospitals and Health Care
New York, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $25K Student Loan Repayment
Sign-On Bonus
Generous PTO
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) with 4% Employer Match