Certified Hand Therapist
Listed compensation
$50/hr
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: Certified Hand Therapist
- Location: 4756 N Federal Hwy, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, Flexible scheduling
- Compensation: $50/hour
Select Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist, to treat various upper extremity disorders ranging from tendon injuries, sprains, strains, post-operative fractures, and more. We are seeking a skilled hand therapist experienced in custom splinting. The Certified Hand Therapist will collaborate with our regional hand therapy coordinator to ensure you have the necessary resources for success.
Why join our nationwide team of amazing hand therapists?
National hand therapy program in 32 states with more than 300 CHTs nationwide, and an additional 300 hand therapists are a part of the national hand therapy program
Nationally supported mentorship program: therapists interested in pursuing their CHT credentials (available in most regions). Experienced therapists have the opportunity to become mentors.
Education Department offers: National UE Symposium, National Journal Club, National CHT Study Group, free local CEUs, webinar training programs, and additional certification courses available for UE COMT
- Hand team meetings in each local area, virtual meetings, and training available.
- Opportunities to observe in physician clinics and work in contracted positions in physicians’ clinics
- Opportunity for research activities
- Opportunity to develop and participate in program development for special populations
- Hand therapy clinics are fully equipped and provide many treatment options
- Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
- Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
Specialized Care: Explore different specialties like aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic health, concussion care, hand therapy, and more
Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth, clinical expertise with bonus incentives
Responsibilities
Responsible for the evaluation, plan of care, treatment, re-evaluation, discharge, and appropriate communications of high quality hand therapy services to patients and customers.
Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs.
Maintain positive level of interaction with facilities and clients. Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.
Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school for occupational or physical therapy
- Hold specialty certification or licensure in hand therapy
- National registration and state licensure or registration required
- Previous, demonstrated marketing experience
- Solid experience in application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic
- CPR certification
- Valid state driver’s license
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
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Hand Therapist at Select Physical Therapy a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,846 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 34% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,846 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $104k | Mental Health Therapy median $58k (middle half $47k–$68k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$101k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Florida | 352 active | 7,967 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% remote · 34% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida Counselor listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 11% offer loan repayment611 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,488 in the last 30 days | 1,534 the 30 days before (+62%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −2.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$104k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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