Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Hands, Ortho, and Industrial

Select Medical • Ormond Beach, FL

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Physical Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist for as-needed, per-diem coverage at its outpatient orthopedic center in Ormond Beach, Florida. The therapist will treat patients with hand and upper-extremity, industrial, and orthopedic injuries. New graduates may be considered if they have relevant outpatient orthopedic fieldwork experience; at least one year of experience is required.

Coverage is scheduled as needed. The center is open as early as 8 a.m. Monday through Friday, with evening hours until 7 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. The center is closed on weekends. Steadier hours may become available as referrals grow.

The role offers access to in-person and online continuing education courses. The organization’s national hand therapy program spans 32 states and includes more than 300 Certified Hand Therapists and 300 hand therapists nationwide. Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans and life and disability protection are available after completing 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience; relevant outpatient orthopedic fieldwork experience may qualify new graduates for consideration.
• Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy school.
• State Occupational Therapist license or eligibility for licensure.
• CPR certification.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant outpatient orthopedic fieldwork experience, particularly for new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Stay current with occupational therapy research and use evidence-based practice, incorporating research, clinician expertise, and patient perception.
• Develop and expand relationships with referral sources, and maintain positive interactions with centers and patients.
• Collaborate with the referring physician to establish objective patient goals and determine the type, frequency, and duration of occupational therapy.
• Understand the applicable state Practice Act and comply with laws governing occupational therapy practice and supervision.
• Participate in designing and implementing new programs or procedures with manager and referring-physician approval, following HIPAA guidelines.
• Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care within state rules and federal regulations.
• Provide comprehensive, individualized treatment programs and complete patient care and documentation responsibilities appropriately and on time.

Benefits

• In-person and online continuing education courses.
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan after completing 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
• Life and disability protection after completing 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time