Certified Hand Therapist- Physical Therapist

US Physical Therapy•Village of Garden City, NY

7d•$110,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is seeking a motivated, compassionate, and skilled full-time Certified Hand Therapist who is a physical therapist. The role focuses on helping patients reach their goals through personalized treatment plans for hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries. The clinics have a trained support staff and state-of-the-art space and equipment. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and growth of Metro’s hand therapy program, with opportunities to participate in clinical leadership, service expansion, and process improvement. The position includes manageable caseloads and access to mentorship, leadership development, continuing education, AI-assisted documentation, and career growth opportunities. The anticipated base salary is $110,000–$125,000 per year, with eligibility for incentive compensation. Compensation is based on factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Benefits are subject to the terms of the Company’s plans.

Requirements

New York State Physical Therapist License.
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification.
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 based on the physician care plan, agency policy, and professional standards of care.

Nice To Haves

First Aid certification.
AED certification.
CPR certification.

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.
Fabricate custom splints for patients.
Perform and document initial examinations, evaluate findings, identify problems, and determine a diagnosis before intervention.
Develop relationships with physicians across Long Island to promote growth of Metro’s hand therapy program.
Develop and guide plans of care that encourage compliance and produce the best patient outcomes.
Evaluate treatment effects at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
Instruct family members, physical therapist assistants, home health aides, and other caregivers in appropriate physical therapy techniques and patient care activities.
Contribute to the 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.

Benefits

Mentorship program.
Leadership development programs.
Manageable caseloads to support personalized care.
Tax-free student loan reimbursement program.
Performance-based incentive compensation.
Up to $1,500 annual CEU stipend.
Expenses paid for specialty certifications towards Schroth, Pelvic Floor, OCS, PCS, NGS, or WCS.
Unlimited online CEUs.
Career growth opportunities across specialties and departments.
In-house one-to-one board exam tutoring.
Opportunity to pursue a fully funded Touro OCS Residency at Metro while working full-time.
AI-assisted documentation technology.
Competitive compensation package.
401(k) plan with company matching options.
Generous paid time off.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
New York’s 529 College Savings Program.
Employee referral bonus program.
Discounted employee perks for entertainment, travel, fitness, and insurance plans through Plum Benefits.
Flexible spending account plans for unreimbursed medical and dental expenses and travel to and from work.
Company events, including an annual Family Field Day, Leadership Retreats, and Holiday Awards Celebration.
Vision insurance.