Occupational Therapist – Hand Therapy

Select Physical Therapy; Florida; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Select Physical Therapy in Zephyrhills, FL is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist to join our outpatient orthopedic center. You will evaluate and treat upper extremity conditions, develop plans of care, and collaborate with hand surgeons to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care.

The role requires a OT degree, active national registration and state licensure, CPR certification, and a valid Florida driver's license.

Qualifications

• OT degree from an accredited program.
• Active national registration and state licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat clients with hand therapy needs.
• Develop and manage treatment plans; supervise assistants.
• Communicate with facilities and their staff to maintain relationships.
• Stay current with OT research and apply evidence-based practice.
• Graduate from an OT program and maintain licensure and CPR.

Skills

Hand therapy

Upper extremity rehab

Evidence-based practice

Facility collaboration

Education

Graduated from accredited OT program

Job description

Position: Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist

Location: 6834 Medical View Lane, Zephyrhills, Fl 33542

Schedule: Monday-Friday Full Time. Up to 40 hrs per week.

Compensation: Starting at $75,000 - $95,000/year, based on experience

Incentives: $10,000 sign-on bonus + $350/month student loan repayment

Select Physical Therapy is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist for our outpatient orthopedic center. We treat a wide range of upper extremity conditions including tendon injuries, sprains, strains, and post‑op fractures. Splinting experience is preferred.

We Welcome

• Certified Hand Therapists (CHT)
• Experienced OTs with at least 1 year of hand therapy experience

You’ll work in a well‑equipped center alongside top hand surgeons, using evidence-based practices and individualized care plans. We offer mentorship toward CHT certification and are part of a thriving national Hand Therapy program.

• 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).
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Active national registration and state licensure (required at start)
• CPR certification
• Valid state driver’s license
• Open to experienced OTs with at least 1 year of current hand therapy experience