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Occupational Therapist -Hand Therapist Up to $20K Sign-on Bonus
Company : Select Medical
Location : Gilbert, AZ, 85234
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 13 January 2026
Overview
Position: Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist
Location:2940 E Banner Gateway Drive, Suite 425 Gilbert, AZ 85234
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Compensation: Salaried, starting at $74,000 and up, commensurate with experience, PLUS Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program
Incentives: Up to $20,000 Bonus and $350/month Student Loan Repayment
Come join a dynamic and close neat team where we have several specialties, established clinicians and a variety of patients and diagnosis. Full Hand Therapy Caseload. Work with 5 Physical Therapists, 2 Occupational Therapists and 1 CHT.
Banner Physical Therapy seeking a full-time Hand Therapist-OTR for our outpatient orthopedic center located in Gilbert, AZ. We can mentor an occupational therapist aspiring to be a certified hand therapist. We have a network of hand therapists and CHTs available for support. Come join a dynamic and close knit team where we have several specialties, established clinicians and a variety of patients and diagnosis. New grads welcome to apply. Enjoy working with a team where you can grow your clinical skills and make a positive impact with patients.
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.
Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
- 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
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the evaluation, plan of care, treatment, re-evaluation, discharge, and appropriate communications of high quality hand therapy services to patients and customers.
- Develop treatment plans, supervise assistants and aides, contribute to case management, and provide quality patient care.
- Maintain positive level of interaction with facilities and clients. Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.
- Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
Qualifications
- Must be a graduate of an AOTA accredited school of Occupational Therapy and state OT License required
- Experience in the application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedics is required
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Valid driver’s license
Additional Data
Join us for a Networking Event!
Food, fun & axe throwing at Lumberjaxes – Tempe Marketplace 2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy #2105, Tempe, AZ 85288
December 8th | 5:30–7:30 PM
Meet our team from Select Medical including Select Specialty Hospitals, Banner Rehab, HonorHealth Rehab and Banner Physical Therapy Outpatient.
Open to clinical professionals + a friend.
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Frequently asked questions
Gilbert, AZ has seen growing demand for skilled hand therapists due to its expanding outpatient orthopedic centers. With Select Medical’s strong presence, competition is moderate, but candidates with specialized certifications or experience in custom splinting and post-op care stand out significantly.
While a state OT license is mandatory, Gilbert employers highly value Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credentials. Select Medical’s mentorship program supports therapists pursuing CHT certification, reflecting the local emphasis on advanced hand therapy expertise.
Occupational Therapists specializing in hand therapy primarily focus on intricate upper extremity evaluations, designing personalized splinting, and managing post-op orthopedic rehabilitation, which demands detailed patient interaction and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Mastering custom splint fabrication, evidence-based treatment planning, and effective patient communication are crucial. Additionally, gaining experience with post-operative care and upper extremity conditions enhances your effectiveness and career progression in this specialty.
Career growth often involves advancing clinical expertise through certifications like CHT, expanding caseload complexity, and possibly mentoring junior therapists. Outpatient centers offer opportunities to specialize further and participate in national symposiums to stay updated.
Select Medical provides comprehensive health plans, a mentorship-driven start, student loan repayment, generous PTO, and paid continuing education courses. These benefits foster professional development and promote a well-balanced lifestyle for therapists.
Select Medical stands out with its national hand therapy network and robust mentorship programs, offering a supportive environment for skill enhancement. Local competitors might not match this level of specialized educational access and clinical advancement incentives.
Starting at $74,000 plus up to $20,000 sign-on bonus and student loan repayment, this package is attractive relative to Gilbert's median occupational therapy salaries, reflecting Select Medical’s commitment to rewarding specialized hand therapy skills in outpatient care.
Yes, Select Medical welcomes new grads, providing mentorship and orientation programs tailored to foster a smooth transition into specialized hand therapy roles, ensuring fresh clinicians gain valuable hands-on experience and professional growth opportunities.
Select Medical hosts engaging events like the axe throwing networking gathering in Tempe, near Gilbert, creating informal spaces for therapists to meet peers, learn about career opportunities, and strengthen professional relationships within the regional hand therapy community.