Occupational Therapist Hand Therapist

Select Medical; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Medical in Winter Haven, FL is seeking a PRN Hand Therapist (OT) to join our outpatient orthopedic center. The role emphasizes evaluation, treatment planning, and coordination of hand therapy services for a diverse patient population.

Candidates should be a graduate of an accredited OT program with national registration and state licensure. Level II fieldwork in hand therapy or 1+ year hand therapy experience is preferred; CPR certification and a valid state driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program.
• National registration and state licensure required to start.
• Newly licensed OT with Level II hand therapy fieldwork or 1+ year hand therapy experience.
• CPR certification and valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan of care, treat, re-evaluate, discharge, and communicate high quality hand therapy services to patients.
• Develop treatment plans, supervise assistants and aides, contribute to case management and provide quality patient care.
• Maintain positive relations with facilities and clients and expand client relations with staff.
• Stay current with OT research and apply Evidence Based Practice.

Skills

Hand therapy

Occupational therapy

Evidence Based Practice

CPR

Driver's license

Education

OT degree from accredited program

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist (PRN)

Location: 1499 6th Street NW, Winter Haven, FL

Schedule: Monday-Friday, PRN

Pay: $45-$47/hr (based on experience)

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.

• 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).
• 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