Occupational Therapist – Hand Therapy

Select Medical; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Life and Disability protection

Job summary

Select Physical Therapy in Tampa, FL is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist – Hand Therapist to treat upper extremity conditions with a focus on hand therapy. You will work in a well-equipped orthopedic center, with opportunities for mentorship toward CHT certification and exposure to a national hand therapy program.

Compensation starts at $75,000+ annually, based on experience, with a $20,000 sign-on bonus plus $350/month for student loan repayment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and plan hand therapy care; discharge and communicate outcomes.
• Develop treatment plans; supervise assistants and aides; contribute to case management.
• Maintain positive relationships with facilities and clients; expand client relations.
• Stay current with OT research and apply evidence-based practice.

Skills

CHT

OT with 1 year hand therapy

Education

Accredited OT program

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Occupational Therapist – Hand TherapistLocation: Tampa, FLSchedule: Monday–Friday

Compensation: 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.

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.

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

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