Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist

Select Physical Therapy•Orange, CA

5d•$93,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist/Hand Therapist for its outpatient orthopedic team in Orange, California. A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential is preferred but not required. Occupational therapists who completed a Level II fieldwork rotation in hand therapy and want to pursue CHT credentials are welcome. The position offers mentorship and professional development through an established network of hand therapists and CHTs. New graduates are welcome to apply, and one-to-one mentorship and flexible scheduling options are available for new graduates. The role includes evaluating patients, developing and delivering individualized plans of care, and managing treatment through discharge. The therapist also supervises assistants and aides, contributes to case management, uses evidence-based practice, maintains current knowledge of occupational therapy research, and builds relationships with patients, centers, facilities, and their staff. The position is based at 1310 West Steward Dr, Ste 404, Orange, CA 92868, and follows a Monday-through-Friday schedule. Compensation is $93,000–$110,000 per year based on experience, with a $20,000 sign-on bonus and unlimited monthly student loan repayment assistance. The employer describes a national hand therapy program, mentorship, educational opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)-accredited school of occupational therapy.
CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential.
Completion of a Level II fieldwork rotation in hand therapy and interest in pursuing CHT credentials.
At least two years of experience applying custom splinting in pre- and post-operative orthopedic care.
At least two years of experience in adult rehabilitation; hand therapy and splinting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise assistants and aides and contribute to case management.
Stay current with occupational therapy research and use evidence-based practice, including research, clinician expertise, and patient perception.
Evaluate patients and create individualized plans of care, provide treatment, and manage care through discharge.
Maintain positive interactions with centers and patients, and develop client relationships with facilities and their staff.

Benefits

$20,000 sign-on bonus.
Unlimited monthly student loan repayment assistance.
Mentorship and orientation programs.
Paid national certifications and continuing education opportunities, including local continuing education programs, a national upper-extremity symposium, journal club, study group, and additional certification courses.
Generous paid time off.
Medical, prescription, vision, and dental plan offerings.
Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
Life and disability protection.
Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program with bonus incentives.
Flexible scheduling options for new graduates.