Occupational Therapist – Hand Therapy

Select Physical Therapy; Sun City Center (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health, Vision, Dental

401(k) matching

Life & Disability Insurance

Clinical mentorship

Orthopedic residency

Job summary

Select Physical Therapy is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist – Hand Therapist at our Sun City, FL outpatient orthopedic center. The role includes evaluating and treating upper extremity conditions, developing plans, and mentoring staff toward CHT certification.

We offer a generous sign-on bonus, student loan repayment options, and a path to advanced credentials within a supportive, evidence-based practice environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Active national registration and state licensure (required at start).
• CPR certification.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Experienced OTs with at least 1 year of hand therapy; new grads with level II fieldwork in hand therapy eligible.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, treat, re-evaluate, discharge, and communicate high-quality hand therapy services.
• Develop treatment plans, supervise assistants, contribute to case management, and ensure quality patient care.
• Maintain positive relationships with facilities and staff; expand client relations.
• Stay current with OT research and apply evidence-based practice.

Skills

Hand Therapy

Evidence‑Based Practice

Mentorship

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

Overview

Position: Occupational Therapist – Hand TherapistLocation: Sun City, FLSchedule: Monday–Friday. Center opens from 7am - 7pmCompensation: Starting at $75,000+/year, based on experienceIncentives: $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. We treat a wide range of upper extremity conditions including tendon injuries, sprains, strains, and post-op fractures. Splinting experience is preferred. Though CHTs and experience hand therapist are preferred, we are also opened to new graduates with level II fieldwork in hand therapy!

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.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Qualifications

• 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 lieuon experience, new grads with level II fieldwork in hand therapy would be eligible.

Additional Data

Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance

Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan

Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans, as well as Life and Disability protection

Select Physical Therapy provides:

• Structured clinical mentorship
• An accredited orthopedic residency
• Comprehensive clinical development and advancement programs