Opportunity for a Certified Hand Therapist (Occupational therapist or Physical Therapist)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Opportunity for a Certified Hand Therapist (Occupational therapist or Physical Therapist) at UVA Health a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Physical Therapy position at UVA 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.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Virginia.

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Direct Care, Supervision, Clinical Knowledge, Interdisciplinary Team, Leadership, Performance Appraisals. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist provides effective direct care to complex patients, acting as a role model and supervisor for junior staff while expanding their own clinical knowledge. They perform occupational therapy evaluations, execute skilled intervention programs, and actively participate in qualit...

Benefits package: Professional Growth, Interdisciplinary Team. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.