Occupational Therapist-Hand Therapist or CHT
Listed compensation
$85k-$120k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Position: Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist
- Location: 4009 Richmond Ave, Houston
- Schedule: Monday Through Friday
- Compensation: $85,000 to $120,000 based on years of experience
- Incentives: $20,000 Sign-on Bonus and Unlimited Student Debt Relief
Select Physical Therapy is seeking a Hand Therapist-Occupational Therapist for our outpatient orthopedic center! Although a certified hand therapist (CHT) is preferred, we are willing to consider occupational therapists with a level II fieldwork in hands (required). We have a network of hand therapists and CHTs available for support and are excited to mentor occupational therapists aspiring to be a CHT.
Why Choose Us
Hand Therapy Program: Our national hand therapy program spans 32 states, with over 300 CHTs and 300 hand therapists across the country.
Mentorship: (Available in most regions) Our nationally supported mentorship program is for therapists interested in pursuing their CHT credentials.
Educational Opportunities: Take part in the National Upper Extremity (UE) symposium, national journal club, free local continuing education programs, national study group, and additional certification courses.
- Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
- Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Education for Growth: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
- Ease the Burden: Our student loan repayment program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise, with bonus incentives
Responsibilities
Collaboration: Supervise assistants and aides and contribute to case management.
High Standard of Care: Stay current and up to date with occupational therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment, from evaluating and creating a plan of care to treatment and discharge.
Relationship-Building: Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients. Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) -accredited school of occupational therapy
- CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
- At least two years of experience in the application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic
- Minimum two years in adult rehabilitation; hand and splinting experience preferred
Additional Data
- Go Anywhere with Us! 1900 centers in 39 states offering internal movement
- Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (283 salary observations; 2,571 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,812 salary observations; 26,149 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 Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $85k–$120k | Occupational Therapy median $95k (middle half $86k–$108k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $94k median in Texas | $97k nationally (−3%)283 state / 6,812 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$106k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Texas | 932 active | 9,298 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 62% 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-Hand Therapist or CHT at Select Physical Therapy a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$103k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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