Occupational Therapist Hand Therapist

Select Medical; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

Career Growth

401(k)

Job summary

Select Physical Therapy in Lakeland, FL is seeking a PRN Hand Therapist to join our outpatient orthopedic center. The role supports hand therapy services, with mentorship toward CHT certification and collaboration with hand surgeons.

Eligible candidates include NDs with 1+ year hand therapy experience or Level II fieldwork in hand therapy; new grads are encouraged to apply. Per diem schedule, on-site location, and competitive pay.$47/hr

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• National registration and state OT licensure required.
• Newly licensed OTs with Level II fieldwork in hand therapy or OTs with 1+ year hand therapy experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid state driver''s license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan of care, treat, re-evaluate, discharge, and communicate high-quality hand therapy services to patients and customers.
• Develop treatment plans, supervise assistants and aides, contribute to case management, and provide quality patient care.
• Maintain positive interactions with facilities and staff; expand client relations with facilities and their staff.
• Stay current with Occupational Therapy research and apply evidence-based practice.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

OT degree from accredited program

State licensure as OT

Level II fieldwork in hand therapy

1 year hand therapy experience

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist – Hand Therapist (PRN)

Location: 5155 US Hwy 98 S Suite 5C, Lakeland, FL 33812

Schedule: Monday–Friday, PRN

Pay: $47/hr

Join our outpatient orthopedic center as a PRN Hand Therapist. CHT preferred, but new grads with Level II fieldwork or OTs with 1+ year of hand therapy experience are encouraged to apply. Treat a variety of upper extremity conditions. Splinting experience a plus. Work alongside skilled hand surgeons and access mentorship for CHT certification.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the evaluation, plan of care, treatment, re-evaluation, discharge, and appropriate communications of high quality hand therapy services to patients and customers.
• Develop treatment plans, supervise assistants and aides, contribute to case management, and provide quality patient care.
• Maintain positive level of interaction with facilities and clients. Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.
• Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school for Occupational Therapy.
• National registration and state licensure or registration REQUIRED to start.
• Newly licensed OT graduates with level 2 fieldwork in hand therapy and Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 1 year current hand therapy
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Valid state driver’s license

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Part Time/PRN Perks:

• Continuing Education : Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
• Career Growth : Access to a nationwide, professional support network
• 401(k) : Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year

Location : Location US-FL-Lakeland

Job ID 380852

Position Type Per Diem

Experience (Years) 0

Category Hand Therapy

Company Select Physical Therapy

Min USD $47.00/Hr.

Max USD $47.00/Hr.