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Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy
Location: Ridgecrest, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday, flexible schedule options available
Compensation: $87K-$104K/year (based on experience)
Incentives: $20K Sign-On Bonus Monthly Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Select Physical Therapy in Ridgecrest, CA is seeking a full‑time Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist) to join our outpatient orthopedic team. Our clinic offers a supportive and energetic environment with a strong focus on mentorship, collaboration, and delivering high‑quality patient care. Our diverse patient population is a strong mix of ortho, neuro, vestibular, concussion, sports medicine, pediatrics, hand therapy and more! 1:1 Mentorship available for new grads, providing strong support as you develop your clinical skills and grow your career.
Why Choose Us
Location: Ridgecrest, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday, flexible schedule options available
Compensation: $87K-$104K/year (based on experience)
Incentives: $20K Sign-On Bonus Monthly Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Select Physical Therapy in Ridgecrest, CA is seeking a full‑time Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist) to join our outpatient orthopedic team. Our clinic offers a supportive and energetic environment with a strong focus on mentorship, collaboration, and delivering high‑quality patient care. Our diverse patient population is a strong mix of ortho, neuro, vestibular, concussion, sports medicine, pediatrics, hand therapy and more! 1:1 Mentorship available for new grads, providing strong support as you develop your clinical skills and grow your career.
Why Choose Us
- Hand Therapy Program: Our national hand therapy program spans 32 states, with over 300 CHTs and 300 hand therapists across the country.
- Mentorship: (Available in most regions) Our nationally supported mentorship program is for therapists interested in pursuing their CHT credentials.
- Educational Opportunities: Take part in the National Upper Extremity (UE) symposium, national journal club, free local continuing education programs, national study group, and additional certification courses.
- Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Education for Growth: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
- Ease the Burden: Our student loan repayment program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
- Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise, with bonus incentives
- Collaboration: Supervise assistants and aides and contribute to case management.
- High Standard of Care: Stay current and up to date with occupational therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
- Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment, from evaluating and creating a plan of care to treatment and discharge.
- Relationship-Building: Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients. Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.
- Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) -accredited school of occupational therapy
- CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license
- At least two years of experience in the application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic
- Minimum two years in adult rehabilitation; hand and splinting experience preferred
Salary : $87,000 - $104,000