Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist

Position: Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist

Location: 9145 Narcoossee Road A 204 Orlando, FL 32827

Schedule: Part Time Mon - Fri 8-5 or 9-6

Compensation: Starting at $45+/hr. Starting rate calculated by experience.

We are seeking a Part Time Hand Therapist-Occupational Therapist with experience working in outpatient with hands/splinting, post operative care to grow hand therapy program at our Lake Nona center. Initially 16-24 hours, opportunity to increase hours, potential for full time as patient caseload grows. A certified hand therapist (CHT) is preferred, but we are willing to consider occupational therapists with 1 year of experience working with hand patients. We can mentor an occupational therapist aspiring to be a certified hand therapist. We have a network of hand therapists and CHTs available for support. Let's foster your growth!

• 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
• Minimum 1 year current experience in the application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedics is required
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Valid driver’s license

Fostering Well-Being:  We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members.  PRN / Part-time positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time and PRN employees.