Hand Therapy OT/PT Specialist | CHT Focus

Health Staffing Group; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Full benefits

Job summary

Health Staffing Group is seeking an experienced Occupational or Physical Therapist with a focus in Hand Therapy to join a growing rehabilitation team in Florida. The role emphasizes treating upper-extremity injuries and surgeries, with a preferred Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential or progress toward certification.

The therapist will evaluate, design, and deliver individualized rehabilitation programs, including therapeutic exercises and functional training, while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Currently licensed Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist in Florida or eligible to obtain licensure.
• Experience or strong interest in hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation.
• Excellent clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and identify functional limitations affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, and upper extremity.
• Develop individualized rehabilitation programs based on each patient's condition, goals, and lifestyle.
• Deliver hands-on treatment, therapeutic exercises, stretching, and other appropriate rehabilitation techniques.
• Help patients regain strength, range of motion, coordination, and functional use of the affected extremity.
• Educate patients on home programs, proper exercise techniques, injury prevention, and strategies for continued recovery.
• Track clinical progress and adjust treatment approaches when necessary.
• Maintain thorough and timely clinical documentation.
• Communicate with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient progress and treatment recommendations.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining strong clinical standards.

Skills

Hand therapy experience

CPR & First Aid

Excellent communication

Clinical decision making

Education

FL OT or PT license

Eligible for Florida licensure

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

Health Staffing Group is seeking an experienced Occupational or Physical Therapist with a focus in Hand Therapy to join a growing rehabilitation team in Florida. The role emphasizes treating upper-extremity injuries and surgeries, with a preferred Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential or progress toward certification.

The therapist will evaluate, design, and deliver individualized rehabilitation programs, including therapeutic exercises and functional training, while maintaining high