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Hand Therapist

Mayo Clinic

Phoenix, AZFull-time$88–132K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$88–132K/yr
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Advanced Hand Therapist CertificationArizona Occupational Therapist LicenseHand Therapy Certification Commission CertificationBasic Life Support CertificationBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Certified Hand Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, develops plans of care, and provides evidence-based treatment focused on rehabilitation of the upper extremity. The therapist works with patients, families, and a physician-led team, and contributes to research, education, quality initiatives, and professional growth. The role includes extensive standing and walking, frequent bending and reaching, and heavy lifting and patient transfers.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Occupational TherapyHand TherapyBasic Life Support

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Occupational TherapyAdvanced Hand Therapist CertificationArizona Occupational Therapist LicenseHand Therapy Certification Commission CertificationBasic Life Support CertificationDoctorate Degree

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

  • Medical: Multiple plan options.

  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.

  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Certified Hand Occupational Therapist performs evaluation/re-evaluation, develops a plan of care, provides evidence-based treatment, assesses data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interprets information relative to the patient's needs. Combines comprehensive knowledge of the structure, function and activity of the upper limb in order to specialize in the treatment and rehabilitation of the upper extremity (hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder girdle). Works closely with the patient, family, and members of a physician-led team in providing individualized patient treatment. Completes required documentation of care and appropriate billing consistent with professional guidelines. Engages in research, education and quality initiatives in pursuit of excellence in the provision of care and develops and carries out a personal plan for professional growth. Duties require extensive standing and walking, frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. Requires heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning/transferring patients.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited college or university required.

Advanced Certification as a Hand Therapist (CHT) required. An academic or professional doctorate degree is preferred (PhD, DSc, OTD).Current Arizona licensure as an Occupational Therapist.

Current/Active Certification by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission (CHT).

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required upon hire and must be valid for 90 days or greater from start date. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$88,004.80 - $132,080.00 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Mon - Fri 8am to 5pm

Weekend Schedule

n/a

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Kianne Hinkle

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,006 open Occupational Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$88–132K/yr
  • Arizona median$85–118K/yr37 salary ranges
  • US median$85–118K/yr962 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $110K, is 8% above the Arizona median midpoint ($101K) — in the middle half of Occupational Therapist salary ranges in Arizona.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 93 open Occupational Therapist jobs in Arizona and 5,006 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Arizona
Experience
Occupational Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,373 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,884 of the 5,006 open Occupational Therapist jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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