Occupational Therapist Hand Therapy

Select Physical Therapy; Palm Harbor (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Select Physical Therapy in Palm Harbor, FL is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist to evaluate and treat upper-extremity injuries and post-operative fractures in an outpatient setting.

The role emphasizes splinting, evidence-based hand therapy, mentorship toward Certified Hand Therapist certification, and collaboration with hand specialists; state licensure, CPR, and a valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Active national registration and state licensure required.
• Minimum 1 year hand therapy experience or Select Therapy Hand Rotation Level II.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Active national registration and state licensure (required at start).
• Minimum 1 yr current hand therapy experience. In lieu of experience, OT with Select Therapy Hand Rotation Level 2.
• CPR certification
• Valid state driver’s license

Skills

Hand therapy experience

Education

OT degree

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist
Location: Palm Harbor, FL
Schedule: Monday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Wednesday 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Compensation: Starting at $75,000 annually, based on experience
Incentives: $20,000 sign-on bonus and $350 monthly student loan repayment
Select Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist for an outpatient orthopedic setting. The role focuses on evaluation and treatment of upper extremity conditions, including tendon injuries, sprains, strains, and post-operative fractures. Splinting experience is preferred. Qualified candidates must have completed Select Therapy Hand Rotation Level II or have at least one year of recent hand therapy experience.
The clinician will collaborate with hand specialists in a well-equipped clinic, delivering evidence-based care and individualized treatment plans. Mentorship toward Certified Hand Therapist certification is available, along with access to a national hand therapy network.
Join a team focused on consistent, quality patient care in an outpatient environment.
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. In leiu of experience, OT with Select Therapy Hand Rotation Level 2
• CPR certification
• Valid state driver’s license