Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist

Select Medical•Orange, CA

4d•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. Applicants who completed a Level II fieldwork rotation in hand therapy and are interested in pursuing CHT certification are welcome. New graduates may apply; one-to-one mentorship is available to new graduates, along with flexible scheduling options. The organization offers access to an established network of hand therapists and CHTs, mentorship, educational opportunities, and career development. Its hand therapy program spans 32 states and includes more than 300 CHTs and 300 hand therapists. Educational offerings include a national upper-extremity symposium, journal club, local continuing education programs, a national study group, and additional certification courses. The position is based at 1310 West Steward Dr, Suite 404, Orange, CA 92868, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule. Compensation is $93,000–$110,000 per year, based on experience, plus a $20,000 sign-on bonus and unlimited monthly student loan repayment assistance.

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, create individualized plans of care, provide treatment, and manage discharge.
Maintain positive interactions with centers and patients.
Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.