Occupational Therapist Hand Therapist

Select Medical•Palm Harbor, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Select Physical Therapy is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist Hand Therapist to provide outpatient hand therapy in Port Richey, Florida. The therapist will treat a variety of upper-extremity conditions, including postoperative fractures and tendon injuries, and manage approximately 10–12 patients per day using evidence-based care. The position involves working alongside hand surgeons in a well-equipped clinic and contributing to a growing national hand therapy program. The therapist provides high-quality hand therapy services, including evaluation, treatment planning, treatment, re-evaluation, discharge, and appropriate communication with patients and customers. The role also includes supervising assistants and aides, contributing to case management, maintaining relationships with facilities and clients, and keeping current with Occupational Therapy research and evidence-based practice. The schedule is weekdays on a PRN basis, and the stated pay is $50 per hour.

Requirements

Graduate of an AOTA-accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
State Occupational Therapy license.
Experience applying custom splints in preoperative and postoperative orthopedics.
At least one year of recent hand therapy experience, or, in lieu of experience, completion of Level II fieldwork with Select Medical as a new graduate.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Splinting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and develop plans of care for hand therapy.
Provide treatment, re-evaluation, discharge, and appropriate communication with patients and customers.
Develop treatment plans and supervise assistants and aides.
Contribute to case management and provide quality patient care.
Maintain positive interactions with facilities and clients.
Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.
Stay current with Occupational Therapy research and use evidence-based practice.
Manage approximately 10–12 patients per day.