About this role
Overview
Occupational Therapist – Hand Therapy Specialist
Location: 1499 6th Street NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881Schedule: Monday–Friday, flexible hoursSalary: Starting at $72,000+/year, based on experienceIncentives:
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
- Student loan assistance: $350/month indefinitely
We are seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist with a focus in Hand Therapy for our outpatient orthopedic center in Winter Haven, FL.
Who Should Apply:
- Newly licensed OTs with Level II fieldwork in hand therapy
- OTs with 1+ year of current hand therapy experience
- Certified Hand Therapists (CHT) – preferred but not required
Caseload Includes:
- Tendon injuries
- Sprains and strains
- Post-operative fractures
- Splinting experience preferred
What We Offer:
- Fully equipped facility for post-surgical, non-operative, and work conditioning patients
- Collaboration with experienced hand surgeons
- Access to a growing national Hand Therapy program
- Mentorship available for CHT preparation
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
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school for Occupational Therapy.
- National registration and state licensure or registration REQUIRED to start.
- Newly licensed OT graduates with level 2 fieldwork in hand therapy and Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 1 year current hand therapy
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (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
Other facts
About Select Physical Therapy
Select Medical made a commitment more than 20 years ago to deliver an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. We have honored that promise by helping define the nation's standard of excellence in specialized hospital and rehabilitative care.
Today, we have grown to more than 50,000 colleagues caring for more than 82,000 patients every day across our care continuum. Select Medical is one of the largest operators of critical illness recovery hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation centers and occupational health centers in the United States.
Select Medical and its parent company, Select Medical Holdings Corporation (NYSE: SEM), are based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. We are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers in Maryland, Missouri and Pennsylvania for 2021.
Select Medical provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. http://careers.selectmedical.com
What you'll do
- The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and providing high-quality hand therapy services. They will also supervise assistants and maintain positive interactions with clients and facilities.
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