Occupational Therapist - OT / CHT

Florida-Orthopaedic-Institute; Sun City Center (FL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Florida-Orthopaedic-Institute (FOI) is expanding its Hand & Occupational Therapy team in the Tampa Bay area. We seek a dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide hands-on hand therapy, create tailored plans of care, and collaborate with surgeons and therapists to restore function and quality of life for patients across Sun City Center and surrounding locations.

You will evaluate, treat, and educate patients while fabricating custom splints, coordinating with clinicians, and contributing to a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program.
• NBCOT-OTR certification.
• Florida licensure required.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage therapy patients with hand/upper-extremity focus.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Deliver hands-on therapy and advanced interventions.
• Fabricate and fit custom splints/orthoses.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, therapists and staff.
• Document evaluations, progress and outcomes per standards.
• Educate patients and families on recovery and home programs.
• Collaborate on community education and research in OT.

Skills

Splinting skills

Patient-centered care

Teamwork

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapy program

Licensed by the state of Florida

NBCOT certification as Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR)

Job description

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:

• Riverview
• Citrus Park
• Clearwater
• St. Petersburg
• Sun City Center
• South Tampa
• North Tampa
• Cypress
• Brandon
• Bloomingdale
• Lakeland
• Land O\' Lakes
• North Dale
• 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’ll Do

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?

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