Hand Therapist 1

University of Rochester

2 days ago

Rochester, New York$69K - $90KFull TimeMental Health Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join University of Rochester as a Hand Therapist – Rochester, NY in United States. As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Plans a program of patient treatment related to upper extremity diagnoses, prognosis, emotional needs or problems, patient’s environment, etc.

working from physician’s order.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $69K - $90K

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with University of Rochester in United States.

Key Skills

Upper Extremity Disabilities TreatmentPhysical Therapy ProceduresOccupational Therapy ProceduresPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient InstructionFamily CounselingAdaptive DevicesAssistive DevicesSafety PracticesEquipment MaintenanceTherapy DeterminationRecord KeepingProfessional Development

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy is required, though a Master's or Doctoral degree is preferred, along with completed relevant clinical education. Applicants must be licensed in New York State, with Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) status being preferred.

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Position Insights

WeekdayDoc rates Hand Therapist 1 at University of Rochester a 6.0/10 for work-life balance — good.

This position offers no on-call requirements, no weekend shifts, no night shifts.

Compensation ranges from $69k to $90k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), which can forgive remaining federal student loan balances after 10 years of qualifying payments.

Key skills for this role include Upper Extremity Disabilities Treatment, Physical Therapy Procedures, Occupational Therapy Procedures, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning.