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Occupational Therapist - Certified Hand Therapist $15K Sign-on Bonus
Company : Select Medical
Location : Surprise, AZ
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 13 January 2026
Overview
Position: Certified Hand Therapist - Occupational Therapist
Location: 13951 W. Grand Ave Unit 201. Surprise AZ 85374
Incentives: $15,000 Sign-on Bonus and $350/month Student Debt Benefit
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday
Compensation: Salaried, starting at $80,000 and up, commensurate with experience PLUS Sign-on Bonus and Student Debt Benefit
Join our team in Surprise, AZ. This clinic is a busy, mostly orthopedic clinic that sees a range of patients and diagnoses. We have a strong, large team with a diverse range of experience and treatment styles. We are looking to add to our hand therapy team. This position will treat a full caseload of hand therapy.
Banner Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Occupational Therapist, to treat various upper extremity disorders ranging from tendon injuries, sprains, strains, post-operative fractures, and more. We are seeking a hand therapist who is skilled in custom splinting. The Certified Hand Therapist will work with our regional hand therapy coordinator to ensure you have what you need for success.
Why join our nationwide team of amazing hand therapists?
- National hand therapy program in 32 states with more than 300 CHTs nationwide and an additional 300 hand therapists are a part of the national hand therapy program
- Nationally supported mentorship program: therapists interested in pursuing their CHT credentials (available in most regions). Experienced therapists have the opportunity to become mentors.
- Education Department offers: National UE Symposium, National Journal Club, National CHT Study Group, free local CEUs, webinar training programs, and additional certification courses available for UE COMT
- Hand team meetings in each local area, virtual meetings, and training available.
- Opportunities to observe in physician clinics and work in contracted positions in physicians’ clinics
- Opportunity for research activities
- Opportunity to develop and participate in program development for special populations
- Hand therapy clinics are fully equipped and provide many treatment options
Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
- Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Elevate Your Skills: 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
- Advance your Career: We offer growth and specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy + more)
- Ease the Burden: Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
- Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
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.
- Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs.
- 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
- Graduate of an accredited school for occupational or physical therapy
- Hold specialty certification or licensure in hand therapy
- National registration and state licensure or registration required
- Previous,demonstrated marketing experience
- Solid experience in application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic
- CPR certification
- Valid state driver’s license
Additional Data
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Frequently asked questions
Surprise, AZ has a growing need for certified hand therapists due to an active aging population and orthopedic clinics expanding local services. Job seekers will find rising employment opportunities, but standing out with strong splinting skills and CHT credentials improves chances amid increasing competition.
Employers in Surprise highly value Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credentials for occupational therapists, especially for roles focusing on upper extremity rehabilitation. Local clinics also favor therapists with state licensure and evidence of advanced custom splinting expertise to meet patient needs effectively.
Success in Surprise’s orthopedic therapy scene requires proficiency in custom splinting, managing diverse upper extremity injuries, and staying current on evidence-based occupational therapy practices. Strong communication and teamwork skills are also crucial for collaborating within multidisciplinary hand therapy teams.
Select Medical offers a robust mentorship program, paid national certifications, and access to a national hand therapy network across 32 states, empowering Certified Hand Therapists to advance professionally. Their continuous education initiatives and virtual training foster skill enhancement and specialty growth.
Select Medical integrates therapists into a nationwide hand therapy community, providing opportunities for research, program development, and physician clinic collaboration. Their comprehensive benefits, including student debt assistance and paid CEUs, distinguish this role in the occupational therapy job market.
Starting salaries for this role at Select Medical begin at $80,000 annually, with a significant $15,000 sign-on bonus and an additional $350 monthly student debt benefit. Compensation scales with experience, positioning this role competitively within Arizona’s occupational therapy salary landscape.
The $15,000 sign-on bonus is a strategic incentive that attracts qualified Certified Hand Therapists to Surprise’s competitive market. It helps offset relocation costs and student debt, making Select Medical’s positions particularly appealing amidst growing demand for specialized hand therapy professionals.
Experienced Certified Hand Therapists in Surprise can progress into advanced clinical roles, mentorship, research projects, or program development within orthopedic and specialty therapy centers. Geographic mobility through Select Medical’s 1900 centers nationwide offers expanded occupational therapy career options.
This full-time position at Select Medical in Surprise typically follows a Monday to Friday schedule, promoting work-life balance. Though primarily salaried, the employer’s structure supports consistent care delivery with predictable hours tailored to a busy orthopedic hand therapy caseload.