Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Hands, Ortho, and Industrial
About The Position
Select Physical Therapy is seeking local Occupational Therapists for as-needed, per diem coverage at its outpatient orthopedic center in Ormond Beach, Florida. The therapist will treat an outpatient population 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. 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 position is as-needed, and steady hours may become possible as referrals grow. The center is closed on weekends. The role offers access to in-person and online CEU courses. The company describes a national hand therapy program spanning 32 states and including more than 300 certified hand therapists and 300 hand therapists nationwide.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy.
- State Occupational Therapist license or eligibility for licensure.
- CPR certification.
- Valid state driver's license.
- At least one year of experience is required.
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 referring physicians to develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency, and duration of occupational therapy.
- Understand the applicable state Practice Act and follow laws governing occupational therapy practice and supervision.
- Participate in designing and implementing new programs or procedures with manager and referring-physician approval and in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient in accordance with state rules and federal regulations.
- Provide comprehensive, individualized treatment programs and complete patient-care responsibilities and documentation accurately and on time.
Benefits
- In-person and online CEU courses.
- Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
- Life and disability protection after completing 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
