OrthoArizona·Surprise, Arizona
The Certified Hand Therapist will review referrals, evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment goals, and administer therapy using various techniques and modalities to improve and maintain function. Responsibilities also include documenting progress, recording charges, assisting in staff training, and supervising therapy assistants, technicians, and aides.
Hand Therapist About OrthoArizona At OrthoArizona, we are bringing the best together.
Our organization was created to help serve ALL orthopedic and podiatry needs throughout the Valley!
We have a wide range of orthopedic surgeons and mid-level providers including physical and occupational therapists.
OrthoArizona is looked for a preferred Certified Hand Therapist but open to those aspiring to achieve their CHT.
Today we are one of Arizona’s largest privately owned and most comprehensive orthopedic practices with more than 75 locally and nationally renowned providers across 30 locations, in addition to 2 ambulatory surgical centers and in house state of the art MRI capabilities.
At OrthoArizona we are committed to best-in-class patient care, being a pioneer in research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees.
$80,000-$130,000 based on experience
As a
Hand
Therapist with
OrthoArizona, you will get to:
Review physician’s written referral to determine hand therapy treatment required.
Evaluate patients using appropriate tests, measurements, clinical observation, and supplementary information provided by the patient.
Develop individual patient treatment goals and activities based on evaluation of patient data and demographics.
Administer treatment to improve and maintain function and evaluate its effects.
Instruct, motivate, educate, and assist patients to perform various physical activities designed in the treatment plan.
Monitor effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatment to achieve maximum results.
Perform treatment involving application of physical agents, moist or heat packs, and other modalities as needed.
Document treatment, response, and progress results onto chart and transcribes notes as required.
Record treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in an accurate and timely manner.
Assist in training and orienting of new staff.
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, Techs and Aides.
All other duties assigned.
• CHT Preferred.
Candidates must graduate from an accredited Physical or Occupational Therapy program and pass the national examination, maintaining licensure in Arizona and current CPR certification. A minimum of two years of experience specific to outpatient orthopedic hand therapy and splint fabrication is required, with CHT certification being preferred.
Market context
Hand therapist openings in Arizona often signal steady demand in outpatient orthopedic and rehabilitation settings, especially for clinicians who can manage splint fabrication and upper-extremity care. These roles are competitive because employers typically want a licensed Physical or Occupational Therapist with hands-on hand therapy experience, and a CHT credential can strengthen your application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your resume to highlight outpatient hand therapy, splinting, and Arizona licensure.
