HAND CENTER OF NEVADA · LAS VEGAS
Build expertise. Gain confidence.
Advance your career in hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation through a 24-month, full-time fellowship and mentorship experience for occupational therapists.
Clinical care. Close mentorship. Purposeful growth.
THE PROGRAM
A focused path toward advanced hand therapy practice.
The Hand Center of Nevada Hand Therapy Fellowship & Mentorship Program is a 24-month, full-time post-professional program. It combines direct patient care, one-on-one mentorship, physician collaboration, surgical observation and structured education.
Build the knowledge, clinical reasoning and hands-on skills to evaluate and manage a wide range of upper-extremity diagnoses while preparing for the Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) examination.
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
24
months
Full-time, post-professional training
32+
hours each week
Direct patient care and clinical practice
~5
hours each week
Education and competency assessment
1:1
mentorship
Guidance from Certified Hand Therapists
LEARN THROUGH PRACTICE
An immersive, collaborative learning experience.
01 · CLINICAL MENTORSHIP
Develop your clinical judgment.
Work directly with Certified Hand Therapists through one-on-one mentorship and supervised clinical practice. Connect evaluation findings, treatment planning and patient progress with evidence-based care.
02 · PHYSICIAN & SURGICAL OBSERVATION
See the full continuum of care.
Observe physician clinics and surgical procedures when appropriate and authorized. Build a deeper understanding of how medical and surgical decisions inform upper-extremity rehabilitation.
03 · WEEKLY EDUCATION
Bring learning into the clinic.
Weekly didactic sessions combine lectures, case reviews and evidence-based practice discussions. Coursework, testing and competency assessments help turn knowledge into confident clinical decisions.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
A typical week, built around your development.
Over two years, clinical practice and structured education work together. Mentorship connects your coursework with the patients you see and the decisions you make.
32+ hours of direct patient care
Treat patients in a specialized upper-extremity setting with one-on-one mentorship and supervised practice.
Approximately 5 hours of education
Participate in coursework, competency assessments, testing and case-study discussions.
Observation opportunities
Physician clinic and surgical observation are coordinated when appropriate and authorized. The weekly mix varies with clinical and educational needs.
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
An investment in your professional growth.
Continuing education
HCON provides tuition assistance for up to two comprehensive virtual continuing education courses related to hand therapy.
CHT preparation & examination support
The curriculum supports preparation for the Certified Hand Therapist examination, and HCON covers the CHT examination application fee.
Certification is awarded through the certifying body’s eligibility and examination process.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Learn as part of the HCON team.
Fellows are employed by the Hand Center of Nevada and receive a training stipend while maintaining full employee benefits throughout the fellowship.
Contact the program team to discuss current compensation, benefit details and available start dates.
CAREER PATH
Build toward your next opportunity.
Successful program completion, demonstrated clinical competencies and passing the CHT examination create a foundation for future employment consideration at HCON.
A post-program position depends on demonstrated competencies, certification achievement and available opportunities.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
For therapists ready to deepen their expertise.
This program is designed for occupational and physical therapists seeking focused post-professional development in hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation.
Curiosity & commitment
An interest in specialty practice and a commitment to a 24-month, full-time learning experience.
Collaboration & growth
A thoughtful approach to patient care, openness to feedback and enthusiasm for learning alongside experienced clinicians.
Contact HCON to discuss your background, licensure requirements and the current application process.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Advance your career in hand therapy.
Start a conversation with our team about the Hand Therapy Fellowship & Mentorship Program. Email your information and résumé, or ask about the program and upcoming opportunities.
jobs@handcenterofnv.com · Las Vegas, Nevada
