Hand Therapist

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company • Jacksonville, FL

9h

About The Position

Hand Therapist (PT or OT) Full-Time | Jacksonville & St. Augustine, FL Join the #1 Orthopedic Team in Northeast Florida! Since 2001, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists has been the region’s trusted leader in orthopedic medicine—delivering five-star care that changes lives every day. As the largest private orthopedic practice in Northeast Florida, we proudly set the standard for excellence, trusted by thousands of patients each year. Our mission is simple: provide industry-leading care today while continuing to grow and shape the future of medicine for tomorrow. What We Offer: ✅ Competitive health & welfare benefits+ HSA ✅ 401 (k) with company match ✅ $2k CE monies per year ✅ 24/7 Employee Assistance Program ✅ PTO, paid holidays, AND appreciation events …plus, so much more! Core Responsibilities: Perform comprehensive evaluations of upper‑extremity injuries and conditions. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Provide post‑operative care, including wound care and customized protocols. Fabricate custom orthoses/splints as needed. Document treatment progress and maintain accurate clinical records. Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, and interdisciplinary colleagues. Educate patients and families on care, prevention, and home exercise programs. Requirements: Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist (OT) in good standing. Experience in hand therapy and upper‑extremity rehabilitation. CHT certification preferred (or candidate actively pursuing certification). Strong manual therapy, splinting, and clinical reasoning skills. Excellent communication and patient‑education abilities. Post‑surgical hand and wrist rehabilitation Custom splint fabrication Treatment of fractures, tendon injuries, nerve repairs, arthritis, and overuse injuries Knowledge of current evidence‑based hand therapy practices This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist (OT) in good standing.
• Experience in hand therapy and upper‑extremity rehabilitation.
• Strong manual therapy, splinting, and clinical reasoning skills.
• Excellent communication and patient‑education abilities.
• Post‑surgical hand and wrist rehabilitation
• Custom splint fabrication
• Treatment of fractures, tendon injuries, nerve repairs, arthritis, and overuse injuries
• Knowledge of current evidence‑based hand therapy practices

Nice To Haves

• CHT certification preferred (or candidate actively pursuing certification).

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of upper‑extremity injuries and conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide post‑operative care, including wound care and customized protocols.
• Fabricate custom orthoses/splints as needed.
• Document treatment progress and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, and interdisciplinary colleagues.
• Educate patients and families on care, prevention, and home exercise programs.

Benefits

• Competitive health & welfare benefits+ HSA
• 401 (k) with company match
• $2k CE monies per year
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• PTO, paid holidays, AND appreciation events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed