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Asheville, North Carolina

Outpatient Hand Therapist (CHT - OT or PT)

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Outpatient Hand Therapist (CHT - OT or PT) | Full-time | Outpatient | 1308 B, Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806

At Physio Physical Therapy and Wellness, an H2 Health company, we believe in the power of personalized care and passionate professionals. As an Occupational Therapist (OT) or Physical Therapist (PT) specializing in upper extremity rehabilitation, you’ll do more than treat conditions, you’ll build long-term relationships, restore function, and help patients return to the activities they love.

Are you a motivated therapist looking to advance your career in hand and upper extremity therapy? Whether you’re a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) or actively working toward certification, we offer the support, mentorship, and clinical autonomy to help you grow in your specialty. Join a clinician-led, patient-centered team that values collaboration, innovation, and outcomes-driven care.

Your Role

As an Occupational or Physical Therapist specializing in hand therapy, you will:

Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for hand, wrist, elbow, and related upper extremity conditions.

Deliver skilled therapeutic interventions, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, wound management, edema control, and custom splint fabrication.

Collaborate with surgeons, referring providers, and the clinical team to ensure coordinated, patient‑centered care.

  • Use outcome tools and EMR documentation to track patient progress and communicate goals effectively.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on condition management, activity modification, and injury prevention.
  • Participate in program development and serve as a clinical resource within the hand therapy specialty.
  • Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy program
  • Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy license or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice
  • Prior experience in upper extremity/hand therapy is a plus, but mentorship is available for those passionate about pursuing this specialty.
  • Strong communication and clinical reasoning skills
  • Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition loan reimbursement
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Additional voluntary benefit options
  • Workplace Experience & Perks
  • Monday-Friday schedule with work-life balance
  • Strong administrative support
  • Collaborative, patient-first culture
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • H2U continuing education resources and live CEU opportunities
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Career advancement opportunities within the H2 Health family
  • The ability to lead while maintaining meaningful patient relationships and clinical practice

If you're looking for an organization that values clinical excellence, leadership, teamwork, and professional growth while empowering you to deliver exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and build your career with H2 Health.

H2 Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment.

Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for upper extremity conditions. Deliver skilled therapeutic interventions, including manual therapy, splint fabrication, and patient education.

Requirements

Requires a degree from an accredited Occupational or Physical Therapy program and licensure in the state of practice. Prior experience in hand therapy is preferred, but mentorship is available for motivated candidates.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Hand Therapist (CHT - OT or PT) at H2 Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,961 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, 70% are remote, 22% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
CME allowance
25% this job
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,961 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Asheville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$1,704/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.5
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Asheville, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About H2 Health

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Tuition loan reimbursement
HSA/FSA
Employee Assistance Program
Company-paid life insurance
Performance-based bonus