Occupational Therapist – Hand Therapy

Select Physical Therapy•Sun City Center, FL

7d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Select Physical Therapy is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist – Hand Therapist for an outpatient orthopedic center in Sun City, Florida. The center treats a range of upper-extremity conditions, including tendon injuries, sprains, strains, and postoperative fractures. The therapist will work in a well-equipped center alongside hand surgeons, using evidence-based practices and individualized care plans. The program offers mentorship toward CHT certification and is part of a national Hand Therapy program. The schedule is Monday through Friday; the center is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Starting compensation is $75,000 or more per year, based on experience, with a $20,000 sign-on bonus and $350 per month in student loan repayment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Active national registration and state licensure required at the start of employment.
CPR certification.
Valid state driver's license.
At least one year of current hand therapy experience, or, for new graduates, Level II fieldwork in hand therapy.

Nice To Haves

Splinting experience is preferred.
CHT certification or experience as a hand therapist is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients; develop plans of care; provide treatment; re-evaluate and discharge patients; and communicate appropriately while delivering high-quality hand therapy services.
Develop treatment plans, supervise assistants and aides, contribute to case management, and provide quality patient care.
Maintain positive interactions with facilities and clients and enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.
Stay current with Occupational Therapy research and use evidence-based practice informed by research, clinician expertise, and patient perception.