Occupational Therapist Hand Therapist

Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy Specialist (Outpatient)

Location:

Winter Haven, FL

Schedule:

Full‑time | Monday-Friday (flexible hours)

Compensation:
Starting at $72,000+ annually, based on experience

Incentives:

$10,000 sign‑on bonus | $350/month student loan assistance

Outpatient orthopedic clinic seeking a full‑time Occupational Therapist with a hand therapy focus. Candidates may include new graduates with Level II hand fieldwork, OTs with 1+ year of hand therapy experience, or CHTs (preferred, not required). Caseload includes: tendon injuries, sprains/strains, post‑operative fractures; splinting preferred.

What we offer:

fully equipped outpatient setting, collaboration with experienced hand surgeons, a growing national Hand Therapy program, and CHT mentorship opportunities.

• 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 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