Occupational Therapist (OT) Hand Therapy / CHT
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Occupational Therapist (OT) Hand Therapy / CHT | Full-time | Outpatient | 3809 South 2nd Street Suite D100 Austin, TX 78704
Are you an Occupational Therapist (OT) passionate about helping patients regain function, independence, and confidence? Whether you're a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) or an experienced OT specializing in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation, we'd love to connect with you!
Endeavor Physical Therapy, part of the H2 Health family, is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our established outpatient hand therapy program in South Austin, TX.
As part of one of Austin's largest hand therapy provider networks, you'll work alongside experienced clinicians in a collaborative environment with access to specialized mentorship, professional development, and a strong referral network.
Your Role
- Evaluate and treat patients with hand, wrist, elbow, and upper extremity injuries and conditions.
- Develop individualized treatment plans to restore mobility, strength, function, and independence.
- Provide post-surgical rehabilitation, therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and custom orthotic interventions as appropriate to your training.
- Educate patients on home exercise programs, injury prevention, and recovery strategies.
- Collaborate with physicians, referral partners, and fellow therapists to optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Active or eligible Occupational Therapist (OT) license in Texas.
- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential OR previous clinical experience treating hand and upper extremity conditions.
- Experience in outpatient orthopedics or hand therapy preferred.
- Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and patient care skills.
- CHT certification is not required for Occupational Therapists with relevant hand therapy experience.
Why Endeavor Physical Therapy?
- We’re more than a workplace, we’re a team that supports your goals:
- Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses that reward your outcomes
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- In-house CEUs, mentorship, and clinical support
- Career advancement in clinical and leadership tracks
- Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
- Tuition Loan Reimbursement
- Generous PTO, paid holidays, and company-paid life insurance
- Supportive, clinician-led team culture
- Additional perks: parental leave, employee rewards, discounts, and recognition programs
Ready to advance your physical therapy career in a supportive setting? Apply today and join a community that values you.
Endeavor Physical Therapy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment.
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Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat patients with hand, wrist, elbow, and other upper-extremity conditions, using individualized plans that may include post-surgical rehabilitation, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and custom orthotics. Educate patients, coordinate care with physicians and other therapists, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Applicants must graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold or be eligible for an active Texas Occupational Therapist license. They must have a Certified Hand Therapist credential or clinical experience treating hand and upper-extremity conditions; outpatient orthopedic or hand therapy experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (209 salary observations; 2,758 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,202 salary observations; 27,817 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $103k (middle half $78k–$108k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $92k median in Texas | $97k nationally (−4%)209 state / 5,202 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Texas | 866 active | 9,022 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Texas Occupational Therapist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,032 in the last 30 days | 1,687 the 30 days before (+80%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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