OverviewTurn your passion for hand therapy into a career you love at MOTION’s Lefferts Gardens clinic in Brooklyn! Whether you’re a seasoned CHT or a licensed OT with Level II hand therapy fieldwork ready to grow, expand your skills through hands-on splinting, diverse upper-extremity care, and pediatric treatment, alongside experienced OTs and CHTs. Keep learning with MOTION’s Hand Therapy Mentorship Program, twice-weekly education, and weekly one-on-one mentorship. Join a fun, close-knit team with a welcoming neighborhood vibe, where colleagues share their knowledge, celebrate progress, and help patients of all ages get back to what they love.
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 Mentorship 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 an 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 2+ years of outpatient hand therapy experience as a licensed OT; NO New Grads
- Experience treating upper-extremity (UE) diagnoses, including repetitive strain injuries, arthritic conditions, nerve injuries, ligament and tendon injuries, post-surgical conditions, fractures, sprains and strains, and nerve and tendon transfers and repairs. Experience with splinting and orthotic fabrication preferred.
Experience treating pediatric patients and a demonstrated interest in providing pediatric occupational therapy services as part of a combined hand therapy and pediatric caseload
Compensation: $91K - $108K+, 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.
