Occupational Therapist – Hand Therapy

Select Physical Therapy; Port Richey (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist for our outpatient orthopedic center in Port Richey, FL. Join a team that treats upper extremity conditions including tendon injuries, sprains, strains, and post-op wrist/hand issues.

Splinting experience is preferred. You will evaluate and treat patients, develop care plans, supervise assistants, and collaborate with hand surgeons to deliver evidence-based, client-centered care.

Qualifications

• Certified Hand Therapists (CHT) credential.
• At least 1 year of hand therapy experience as an OT.
• In lieu of experience, OT with Select Therapy Hand Rotation Level 2.

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

CHT certification

Hand therapy experience

Hand Therapy Level 2 option

Education

Accredited OT program graduate

Job description

Position: Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist
Location: Port Richey, FL
Schedule: Monday-Friday | M 8-6, T 8-1, W 8-6 Th 8-6 and F 8-5
Compensation: Starting at $75,000+/year, based on experience
Incentives: $20,000 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 in Port Richey, FL. 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
• In lieu of experience, OT with Select Therapy Hand Rotation Level 2

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. In leiu of experience, OT with Select Therapy Hand Rotation Level 2