Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy

Hand Therapy – Occupational Therapy Career Opportunity

Advance your Hand Therapy – Occupational Therapy career with a collaborative team where we're Stronger Together - join our established Hand Therapy program, earn $90K–$120K, up to $10K sign-on bonus, and up to $25K in student loan repayment!

Step into a high-impact orthopedic and hand therapy clinic in Brookfield, CT, owned by Orthopedic Specialists of Connecticut and managed and staffed by MOTION PT Group (Confluent Health) through our clinical partnership. Team members are employed by MOTION PT Group and receive the support, benefits, and professional-development opportunities available across our organization. Grow through our Hand Therapy Mentorship Program with dedicated guidance and clinical support from an experienced certified hand therapist (CHT) who has been with the clinic for five years. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative, supportive culture in a welcoming community near the Brookfield YMCA and local dining options.

MOTION PT Group is a proud member of the Confluent Health family. At MOTION, we are dedicated to helping our patients get back to what moves them. By joining our team, you get the best of both worlds: a local community feel and a strong clinical reputation backed by industry-leading resources, AI-tools, and professional development of Confluent Health.

What We Offer:

• Pay down your student loans faster – up to $25K in repayment support through our student loan repayment program, paid directly to your loan servicer. Program details and offerings vary by location and role.
• Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.
• A care model designed to support quality outcomes and clinical efficiency.
• Up to 40 minutes of personalized, one-on-one patient care, allowing our therapists to deliver individualized treatment that goes beyond the industry standard.
• AI clinical documentation support, built to significantly reduce after-hours charting—so work stays at work.
• Structured mentorship and career development.
• Hand Therapy program.
• Industry-leading continuing education through Evidence in Motion (EIM), including residency, fellowship, and board certification support.
• Multiple career pathways: clinical excellence, hybrid roles, and leadership.
• Dedicated Therapy Aides to assist with patient care, empowering you to focus on delivering exceptional physical therapy outcomes.

Responsibilities

As a OT - Hand Therapist, You'll Achieve Success By:

• Reviewing patient medical history and developing individualized treatment plans
• Diagnosing patients by observing movements and listening to concerns
• Using exercises, stretching, equipment, and manual therapy to manage pain and improve mobility
• Recording patient progress and modifying treatment plans as needed

Qualifications

Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist Requirements:

• Licensed Occupational Therapist (or ability to obtain in the state of practice)
• Excellent work ethic and dedication to patient success
• Basic computer skills
• CPR and first aid certification required
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) strongly preferred OR
• CHT-eligible (minimum 4,000 hours of hand therapy experience and 3 years of practice), awaiting board examination, OR
• Level II fieldwork in hand therapy, with relevant continuing education, and 1–2 years of outpatient hand therapy experience as a licensed OT, OR
• New grads with Level II fieldwork in hand therapy with a strong clinical interest in upper extremity rehabilitation and a commitment to pursuing advanced training and certification in hand therapy

Compensation: $90K - $120K+, with an optional higher-caseload compensation model and additional compensation for eligible certifications. Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.

About

Confluent Health, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.