Certified Hand Therapist- Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$110k-$125k
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Job Description
Company Description
Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company offering Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, and Acupuncture services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to build lasting bonds with patients, doctors, and our community. But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.
Job Description
Metro is seeking a motivated, compassionate, and skilled FULL-TIME Certified Hand Therapist dedicated to helping patients reach their goals through personalized treatment plans. Our clinics feature a well-trained support staff and state-of-the-art space and equipment.
We are looking for someone with an interest in program development, clinical leadership, and contributing to the continued growth and advancement of our hand therapy program. Join a growing organization that values a progressive, supportive, and innovative team culture!
Why Choose Metro?
Mentorship Program- An exclusive mentorship program that strengthens clinical reasoning, refines hands-on skills, and builds confidence as an independent practitioner.
Leadership Development Programs- Structured leadership development programs that help you strengthen your clinical skills and gain the knowledge, support, and tools to excel as a future leader in the field.
Commitment to Personalized Care- Manageable caseloads that provide the time and flexibility to deliver thoughtful, individualized treatment.
Student Loan Repayment Program- A tax-free student loan reimbursement program designed to help ease the financial burden of educational debt.
Generous Incentive Plan- Performance-based incentives that offer additional earning potential beyond base compensation.
Invest in your Education- Up to a $1,500 CEU stipend per year, plus all expenses paid for any specialty certifications towards Schroth, Pelvic Floor, OCS, PCS, NGS or WCS. Access to unlimited online CEU’s.
Endless Opportunities for Career Growth- Our expanding and evolving organization offers diverse career paths and leadership roles across multiple specialties and departments, giving you room to grow and advance your professional journey.
Board Exam Support- In-house 1:1 tutoring to help you feel confident and prepared for the NPTE.
Touro OCS Residency Partnership- An opportunity to pursue your Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) Residency at Metro while working full-time—100% funded by Metro.
AI-assisted Documentation- Streamline notetaking with cutting-edge technology, allowing you to focus more on patient care and less on paperwork.
Responsibilities
Plan, prepare, and implement individualized treatment programs for patients with hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries to improve or restore physical function, alleviate pain, promote mobility, and prevent or minimize physical impairments and functional limitations.
Custom Splint Fabrication for Patients
Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating the data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
Develop relationships with physicians across long island in order to promote further growth of the hand program at Metro
- Develop and guide plans of care which encourage compliance and produce the best results for your patients.
- Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
Instructs family members, physical therapist assistants (PTAs), home health aides, and other caregivers in appropriate physical therapy techniques and patient care activities.
Contribute to the continued growth and development of the hand therapy program through clinical initiatives, service expansion, and process improvement.
Collaborate with leadership and interdisciplinary teams to support program development and the advancement of hand therapy services.
Qualifications
- New York State Physical Therapist License and Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification required.
- Minimum of 2–3 years of experience practicing as a CHT (PT).
- Demonstrated ability to fabricate and apply custom splints.
- Ability to evaluate a patient’s need for physical therapy and develop an appropriate treatment plan.
- Ability to provide appropriate care and treatment to patients based on physician care plan, agency policy and professional standards of care.
- Preferred Certifications: First Aid, AED, & CPR Certifications.
- Additional Information
- What We Offer!
- Competitive compensation package
- 401(k) plan with company matching options
- Generous Paid Time Off
- A rich benefits package, including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
- New York's 529 College Savings Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Perks: discounted rates for entertainment, travel, fitness, insurance plans, etc. through our partnership with Plum Benefits
- FSA Plans- pretax savings plans to pay for unreimbursed medical and dental expenses, travel to & from work
- Company Events- Annual Family Field Day, Leadership Retreats, and Holiday Awards Celebration
- And much more!
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $110,000-$125,000. Salary is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Additionally, this position is eligible for incentive compensation. The Company's incentive compensation plan is subject to change. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits are also available, subject to the terms of the Company's plan.
Compensation: USD 110000 - USD 125000 - yearly
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (603 salary observations; 1,926 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,410 salary observations; 61,614 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 New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,566 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $110k–$125k | Physical Therapy median $95k (middle half $89k–$108k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| New York vs national | $98k median in New York | $94k nationally (+5%)603 state / 12,410 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$109k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New York | 782 active | 21,585 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 62% no call · 42% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | New York Physical Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 23% offer loan repayment853 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,740 in the last 30 days | 4,063 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| US Physical Therapy | #10 of 11 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Hand Therapist- Physical Therapist at US Physical Therapy a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,566 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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