Occupational Therapist - OT

Floridaortho; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

License renewal reimbursement and CME/

Job summary

FOI in the Tampa Bay area offers Occupational Therapist positions focusing on hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. You will evaluate patients, design and implement treatment plans, and work closely with surgeons and other therapists to restore function.

Join a team committed to patient-centered care, education, and innovation. Florida licensed OT with NBCOT and CPR will thrive in a collaborative outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• NBCOT-OTR certification.
• Florida licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong splinting skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced outpatient setting.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage therapy patients, identifying functional limitations and setting treatment goals.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans of care.
• Deliver hands-on treatments and advanced therapeutic interventions.
• Fabricate and fit custom splints and orthoses.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, PTs, PTAs, and the therapy team.
• Document evaluations, progress, treatments, and outcomes per clinical standards.
• Provide patient and family education on injury, recovery expectations, and home programs.
• Collaborate in community education and research opportunities to advance practice.
• Provide coverage at FOI locations as needed.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Teamwork

CPR certification

Splinting skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Tools

WebPT or EMR experience

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $78,000 USD to $99,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Locations:
Due to our growth, we have Occupational Therapist opportunities available across the Tampa Bay Area. If your passion is hand therapy, upper extremity rehabilitation, or outpatient orthopaedics, FOI has a place for you.

Clinic Locations available:

• Competitive salary: $77,000 – $100,000 annually (based on skills and experience)
• Realistic scheduling and productivity goals that prioritize quality patient care
• Career growth opportunities and advancement pathways
• License renewal reimbursement and CME/CEU support
• Competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k)
• Generous paid time off, plus 8 paid holidays annually
• Opportunities to collaborate with leading orthopaedic hand surgeons and therapy specialists
• A culture of teamwork, education, innovation, and patient-centered excellence

Grow your career while restoring function, independence, and quality of life for patients every day.

Why Join FOI?

At FOI, we empower people to regain their happiness and identity by decreasing pain, restoring motion and strength, and helping them return to the activities and roles that bring them joy and purpose.

Our Hand & Occupational Therapy department is a strong and growing team of Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs) who deliver top-notch care for patients with complex orthopaedic injuries and conditions. Working closely with our nationally recognized Hand and Upper Extremity surgeons, you’ll have the opportunity to advance your clinical skills, collaborate with experts, and provide life-changing therapy services.

We are ready. Are you?

What You’llDo

As an Occupational Therapist specializing in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation, you will:

• Evaluate and manage therapy patients, including identifying functional limitations and setting treatment goals
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans of care
• Deliver hands‑on treatments and advanced therapeutic interventions
• Fabricate and fit custom splints and orthoses
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, PTs, PTAs, and other members of the therapy team
• Document patient evaluations, progress, treatments, and outcomes in compliance with clinical standards
• Provide patient and family education on injury, recovery expectations, and home exercise programs
• Collaborate in community education and research opportunities to advance occupational therapy practice
• Provide additional coverage at FOI locations as needed

About You

We’re looking for a dedicated and skilled OT who is passionate about hand therapy, orthopaedics, and patient rehabilitation.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Certified by NBCOT as an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR)
• Licensed by the state of Florida
• Current CPR certification
• Strong splinting skills and ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced outpatient setting
• Commitment to patient‑centered care and teamwork

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in an outpatient hand therapy setting in close collaboration with hand surgeons
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) or actively working toward certification within the next year
• WebPT or other EMR experience
• At least 6 months of focused hand therapy experience

Ready to take the next step in your Occupational Therapy career?

Orthopaedic Solutions Management is a Drug Free Workplace

We are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. As part of this commitment, we operate as a drug‑free workplace. All candidates will be required to undergo pre‑employment drug screening and/or be subject to random drug testing in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

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