Occupational Therapist – Hand Therapy

Select Physical Therapy; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Physical Therapy in Ft. Myers, FL is seeking an Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist for our outpatient center.

This per diem, full-time role focuses on upper-extremity rehabilitation, with mentorship toward certification and opportunities to work with top hand surgeons. Candidates must have at least 1 year of hand therapy experience (new grads with Level II fieldwork in hand therapy considered), active national registration and state licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year hand therapy experience.
• New grads with Level II fieldwork in hand therapy considered.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan of care, treat, re-evaluate, and discharge hand therapy patients.
• Develop treatment plans and supervise assistants.
• Maintain positive interactions with facilities and staff to expand client relations.
• Stay current with hand therapy research and apply evidence-based practice.

Skills

Hand therapy

Clinical evaluation

CPR certification

Patient communication

Education

Accredited OT program

Level II fieldwork in hand therapy

Job description

Position: Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist
Location: Ft. Myers, FL
Schedule: Full Time Monday-Friday,
Compensation: $50/hr
Select Physical Therapy is hiring a per diem 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. Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 1 yr recent hand therapy experience and new grads with level II fieldwork in hand therapy, apply!
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)
• Minimum 1 yr current hand therapy experience or new grad with level II fieldwork in hand therapy.
• CPR certification
• Valid state driver’s license