Occupational Therapist - OT / CHT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

License reimbursement + CME

Full benefits package

Paid time off + 8 holidays

Collaboration with surgeons

Job summary

FOI is seeking an Occupational Therapist specializing in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation across the Tampa Bay area. The role involves evaluating patients, creating plans of care, and delivering hands-on treatments in outpatient settings.

Requirements include a graduate OT degree, NBCOT-OTR, Florida OT license, and CPR certification. Preferred CHt and EMR experience; opportunities exist for growth and collaboration with hand surgeons.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• NBCOT-registered Occupational Therapist (OTR).
• Florida license as Occupational Therapist.
• 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, identify functional limitations and goals.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans of care.
• Deliver hands-on treatments and advanced therapies.
• Fabricate and fit custom splints and orthoses.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, PTs, PTAs, and therapy team.
• Document evaluations, progress, treatments, and outcomes per standards.
• Provide patient and family education on injury, recovery expectations, and home exercise programs.
• Collaborate in community education and research to advance occupational therapy practice.
• Provide additional coverage at FOI locations as needed.

Skills

Hand therapy

Upper extremity rehab

Outpatient orthopaedics

Education

NBCOT OTR

Florida licensed OT

CHT (preferred)

Tools

WebPT

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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