Occupational Therapist Hand Therapist

Position: Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist

Location: 6474 Ridge Road, Port Richey, Florida 34668

Schedule: Part Time Mon - Fri

Compensation: $45/hr

Select Physical Therapy is now hiring Hand Therapist - Occupational Therapist for Part Time! Newly licensed Occupational Therapist with fieldwork level 2 in hand therapy and experienced Hand Therapist, APPLY! Join a team of therapist treating various upper extremity disorders ranging from tendon injuries, sprain, strains, post-operative fractures, etc. Splinting experience preferred. 10-12 patients per 8 hour day.  Best practices and evidence-based programs are utilized for individualized patient care.

Our locations are fully equipped to provide care to patients ranging from post surgical, non-operative to work conditioning. You will have the opportunity to work closely with excellent hand surgeons. If you are looking for a stable company with an ACTIVE, GROWING and THRIVING national Hand Therapy program, please apply immediately! 

• 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).

• Must be a graduate of an AOTA accredited school of Occupational Therapy and state OT License required
• Experience in the application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedics is required
• Occupational Therapists with a minimum of 1+ yr recent hand therapy experience. In leiu of experience, newly licensed Occupational Therapist graduates with level  2 fieldwork in hand therapy
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Valid driver’s license

Unique Job Opportunities:

• Nationally supported mentorship program therapists interested in pursuing their CHT credentials (available in most regions). Experienced therapists have the opportunity to become a mentor
• Education dept: National UE symposium, National journal club, National CHT study group, free local CEUs, webinar training programs, additional certification course available for UE COMT
• Hand team meetings in each local area and virtual meetings and training available.
• Opportunities to observe in physician clinics and work in contracted positions in physician’s clinics
• Opportunity for research activities
• Opportunity to teach internal courses on a national and local level and contribute to other educational activities
• Hand therapy clinics are fully equipped and provide many treatment options

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.