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Occupational Therapist (OT) Hand Therapy / CHT

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

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

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient Education

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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational 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 livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Texas866 active9,022 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusTexas Occupational Therapist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,032 in the last 30 days1,687 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

42 jobs · 30 employers
17
<$110k
11
$110k-125k
7
$125k-140k
5
$140k-155k
2
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs · 30 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
55% this job
Sign-on bonus
26% this job
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home HealthContract

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#3

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist

up to $150,000
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Hand Therapist (OT) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 166 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About H2 Health

Wellness and Fitness Services
Jacksonville, Florida
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses
Flexible scheduling
In-house CEUs
Mentorship
Career advancement
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) with match
Tuition Loan Reimbursement

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$450k
Typical market rent
$1,571/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.