Occupational Therapist \\u2013 Hand Therapy

Select Medical; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

Generous PTO

Medical, Vision & Dental

Job summary

Select Physical Therapy in Fort Myers, FL is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist – Hand Therapist. The role offers starting pay of $80,000+ per year, a $20,000 sign-on bonus and $350/month student loan repayment, with benefits and a path toward CHT certification.

Work Monday–Friday at our outpatient orthopedic center alongside top hand surgeons in a supportive, evidence-based setting. New graduates with Level 2 fieldwork or OT with 1 year of hand therapy experience are welcome.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Active national registration and state licensure (required at start).
• Minimum 1 yr current hand therapy experience. In lieu of experience, OT with Hand Rotation Level 2.
• CPR certification.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Hand therapy experience

Evidence-based practice

Communication skills

Education

Accredited OT program

State licensure

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Occupational Therapist – Hand Therapist

Location: Fort Myers, FL

Schedule: Monday–Friday,

Compensation: Starting at $80,000+/yr. Starting salary based on experience

Incentives: $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 in Fort Myers, FL. We treat a wide range of upper extremity conditions including tendon injuries, sprains, strains, and post-op fractures. Splinting experience is preferred. Newly graduate Occupational Therapist with Level 2 fieldwork and Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 1 yr recent hand therapy experience required.

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)
• Minimum 1 yr current hand therapy experience. In leiu of experience, OT with Hand Rotation Level 2
• CPR certification
• Valid state driver’s license

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

Location : Location US-FL-Fort Myers

Job ID 371178

Position Type Full Time

Experience (Years) 0

Category Hand Therapy

Company Select Physical Therapy

Min USD $80,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $95,000.00/Yr.