Occupational Therapist - Certified Hand Therapist

Position: Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist

Location: 8101 Southside Blvd., Suite 9; Jacksonville, FL, 32256

Schedule: Per Diem/As Needed, Flexible scheduling 

Compensation: Starting at 50/hr. Starting hourly rate increases with experience

We are seeking a Per Diem Hand Therapist-Occupational Therapist for our outpatient orthopedic center located in Jacksonville. Newly licensed Occupational Therapists with fieldwork level 2 in hand therapy (preferably with Select Medical) and experienced Hand Therapists, apply! Join our clinical team 2PTs and 1 PTA treating a general ortho population. Hand Therapist will treat various upper extremity disorders ranging from tendon injuries, sprain, strains, post-operative fractures, etc. Splinting experience preferred. 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 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.

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school for Occupational Therapy.
• National registration and state licensure or registration REQUIRED to start. 
• Occupational Therapists with a minimum of 1+ yr recent hand therapy experience or newly licensed Occupational Therapist graduates with level 2 fieldwork in hand therapy
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Valid state 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.