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Occupational Therapist Hand Therapist

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What they do

An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.

$85,135 / year median in Florida

+7% projected growth

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Overview Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist (Outpatient)
Location:
Winter Haven, FLSchedule:
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. Apply today. 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