Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)

UW Health

8 days ago

WisconsinFull TimeMental Health Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UW Health as a Certified Hand Therapist – Day Shift, M-F in United States. Work Schedule: 100% FTE, 40 hours/week. 8-hour day shifts.

Key Responsibilities

Provide treatment for hand and upper extremity patients of all ages and guide them through individualized re.

provide exceptional patient and family centered care.

provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree /Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy Required

Master's Degree in OT or Doctorate Degree in PT Preferred Work Experience

3 years of professional experience in therapy area of specialty Required

5 years of Hand and Upper Extremity experience Preferred Licenses & Certifications

Benefits & Compensation

week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work

life balance.

Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with UW Health in United States.

Key Skills

Hand therapyOccupational therapyPhysical therapyRehabilitationPatient careCare coordinationUpper extremity treatmentBLSCPRAEDClinical collaboration

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) at UW Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at UW Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Wisconsin.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Hand therapy, Occupational therapy, Physical therapy, Rehabilitation, Patient care, Care coordination, Upper extremity treatment, BLS. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provide individualized rehabilitation programs for hand and upper extremity patients of all ages. Collaborate with plastic and orthopedic surgeons and other departments to ensure exceptional patient-centered care.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, Two-Week Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Tuition Benefits, Referral Bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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