Occupational Therapist

US Physical Therapy; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Continuing education opportunities

Mentorship by CHTs

Employee discount programs

Job summary

The Hale Hand Center in Melbourne, FL seeks an Occupational Therapist to join our established hand and upper extremity rehabilitation team. You’ll evaluate patients, develop individualized plans, fabricate splints, and support functional recovery in an outpatient setting.

As a Certified Hand Therapist–level team, we value compassionate caregivers, teamwork, and ongoing learning. We offer competitive compensation, strong benefits, and opportunities for specialization and advancement in hand

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current state of Florida OT license.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Fabricate and fit custom splints based on patient diagnoses.
• Provide evidence-based interventions to improve upper extremity function and independence in daily activities.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.

Skills

Compassionate personality

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

CAPTE-accredited OT program

Florida OT license

CPR certification

Job description

The Hale Hand Center, is a well-respected and established set of outpatient orthopedic clinics located in Melbourne and Rockledge Florida. Our facilities specialize in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. As Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs), we have the highest professional training for treating the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. We also offer Physical Therapy services. Our facilities are equipped to offer our patients an excellent opportunity to reach their optimal functional abilities. Join our winning team!

Job Description

Are you an Occupational Therapist looking to build a rewarding career in a specialized outpatient setting? At The Hale Hand Center, you'll join a highly respected team dedicated to helping patients regain function and improve their quality of life through expert hand and upper extremity rehabilitation.

What You'll Do:

As an Occupational Therapist, you'll play an essential role in helping patients achieve their functional goals by:

• Evaluating patients and developing individualized treatment plans
• Fabricating and fitting custom splints based on patient diagnoses
• Providing evidence-based interventions to improve upper extremity function and independence in daily activities
• Monitoring patient progress and modifying treatment plans as needed
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation
• Collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to deliver exceptional patient care
• Educating patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and equipment
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and safety standards

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current state of Florida license
• CPR certification
• Outgoing, compassionate, and patient-focused personality
• A strong desire to learn and grow in a specialty practice

Additional Information

Why Join The Hale Hand Center?

We believe our people are our greatest asset and are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Extensive opportunities for continuing education, specialization, and career advancement
• Mentorship from experienced Certified Hand Therapists
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs
• A collaborative, family-friendly workplace culture
• A company that is invested in your long-term success and professional growth

If you're passionate about helping patients regain independence and are excited about developing expertise in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation, we'd love to hear from you.