Entry Level Hand Therapist Jobs

New grad hand therapist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical internship work or a focused portfolio of patient cases can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like H2 Health, Monument Health, and Rehab Employee Services hiring at this level now.

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Top stateTexas
Top employerH2 Health
Top cityWaco, TX
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist
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Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist
Integrity Rehab Group
Spokane, Washington
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Occupational Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$85k - $105k/yr
On-Site
None
501-1,000

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Occupational Therapist / Hand Therapist
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Occupational Therapist / Hand Therapist
SPEAR Physical Therapy
New York, New York
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$88k - $120k/yr
On-Site
Master's
501-1,000

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Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist
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Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist
Integrity Rehab Group
Tucson, Arizona
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Occupational Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$85k - $105k/yr
On-Site
None
501-1,000

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Occupational Therapist (OT) Hand Therapy / CHT
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Occupational Therapist (OT) Hand Therapy / CHT
H2 Health
Austin, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Occupational Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
1,001-5,000

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Certified Hand Therapist/Occupational Therapist-Outpatient-Front St/Slidell (Full Time/Part Time)
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Certified Hand Therapist/Occupational Therapist-Outpatient-Front St/Slidell (Full Time/Part Time)
Ochsner Health
Slidell, Louisiana
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Entry Level Hand Therapist Job Market

Who's Hiring

H2 Health5 open roles
Monument Health3 open roles
Rehab Employee Services3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services24
  • Education1
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1

Entry Level Hand Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level hand therapist job?

Start by targeting employers who explicitly welcome new graduates, such as outpatient orthopedic clinics, hospital-based rehabilitation departments, and hand surgery practices. Highlight clinical rotations, internships, and any direct patient contact with upper-extremity conditions. Obtaining your CHT credential becomes a longer-term goal, but demonstrating foundational splinting skills, familiarity with post-operative protocols, and strong communication with surgeons gives entry level candidates a clear edge at the application stage.

Which companies hire entry level hand therapists?

Companies hiring entry level hand therapists right now include H2 Health, Monument Health, and Rehab Employee Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from outpatient orthopedic groups, rehabilitation networks, and health systems with dedicated hand and upper-extremity programs that have the caseload and supervision structure to bring on new clinicians.

Are there remote entry level hand therapist jobs?

Yes, though the majority of hand therapist roles remain hands-on and clinic-based. About 0% of entry level hand therapist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work typically limited to documentation support, telehealth follow-up visits, or administrative coordination rather than direct patient care involving manual therapy or custom splinting.

Are these new grad hand therapist jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior hand therapist roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts clinical rotations or internship hours in lieu of paid work history, or invites candidates to submit a portfolio of patient cases and splint fabrication examples rather than requiring prior licensure under independent practice.

Which industries hire the most entry level hand therapists?

Entry Level hand therapist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they serve high volumes of post-surgical, traumatic injury, and repetitive-strain patients who require the specialized upper-extremity rehabilitation and custom orthotic fabrication that hand therapists are trained to provide.