Overview:
Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy Specialist
Location: 1499 6th Street NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Schedule: Monday-Friday, flexible hours
Salary: Starting at $72,000+/year, based on experience
Incentives:
* $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
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