Occupational Therapist - Certified Hand Therapist
Listed compensation
Base Salary: $83K–$119K
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Job Description
Join our team as a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), where you'll use evidence-based techniques to transform patients’ lives. Your primary responsibilities include evaluating and providing treatment services to a variety of patients, focusing on the hand and upper extremities.
- What You Will Get
- In addition to the standard benefit offering, you can expect to receive:
- Our Elevated Earnings Program allows clinicians to earn bonuses starting at treating nine patients per day, increasing exponentially with every patient they treat.
- Local and national organization dues and license renewal reimbursement
- Structured mentoring and fully covered, in-house Continuing Education courses
- Race fee reimbursement
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual
Your Responsibilities as a Certified Hand Therapist
- Provide evaluation and timely treatment services to a variety of patients in accordance with physician referral and Plan of Care, focusing on the hand and upper extremities
- Deliver evidence-based, quality care to each patient empowering them to exceed their functional outcome
- Demonstrate a positive connection with patient, fellow clinicians, and other team members
- Build and maintain relationships throughout the community
Location: Clinic Address: 5360 Linton Blvd, Delray Beach, Florida 33484
Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved occupational therapy program
- State Licensure
- Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association
- Compensation & Bonus Structure
- Base Salary: $83,000 - $119,000/year (based on experience and market factors)
- Monthly Incentive Bonuses for exceeding daily visit thresholds
Expanding Access to Quality Care
At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities.
From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopaedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.
As we aim to be the go-to rehabilitation provider, we seek committed professionals eager to join us in that mission. A career with PT Solutions is an opportunity to shape the industry and make a lasting impact.
Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today!
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Key Responsibilities
The role involves evaluating and providing evidence-based treatment services for patients with hand and upper extremity conditions. The therapist is responsible for delivering quality care to improve functional outcomes and building strong community relationships.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (253 salary observations; 1,542 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,810 salary observations; 26,145 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in hand therapist (ot) | ranked against 166 Hand Therapist (OT) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Florida vs national | $96k median in Florida | $97k nationally (−1%)253 state / 6,810 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$98k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Florida | 618 active | 9,261 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Certified Hand Therapist at PT Solutions Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Hand Therapist (OT) — ranked against 166 active Hand Therapist (OT) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$101k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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