Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist) PRN - Brandon, FL

Select Physical Therapy seeks

Occupational Therapist for Hand Therapy in Brandon, FL!

Are you passionate about your profession and motivated to become the best in Hand Therapy? If so, Select Physical Therapy is the employer for you as we are the leading employer for hand therapy throughout the country with over 300 CHT’s and 250 therapists becoming CHT’s in 32 states.

Select Physical Therapy is now hiring a talented Per Diem Hand Therapist - Occupational Therapist! CHT preferred but also opened to newly licensed Occupational Therapist with fieldwork level 2 in hand therapy and experienced Hand Therapist! Hand therapist will be responsible for floating to centers in the area treating a full hand caseload! Caseload includes various upper extremity disorders ranging from tendon injuries, sprain, strains, post-operative fractures, etc. Splinting experience preferred. 10-12 patients per 8 hour day. Best practices and evidence-based programs are utilized for individualized patient care.

Our locations are fully equipped to provide care to patients ranging from post surgical, non-operative to work conditioning. You will have the opportunity to work closely with excellent hand surgeons. If you are looking for a stable company with an ACTIVE, GROWING and THRIVING national Hand Therapy program, please apply immediately!

Why join our nationwide team of amazing hand therapists?

• UNMATCHED continuing education program with CEU accrediting courses focused on hand therapy including our national UE symposium, journal clubs, webinar training and more.
• National network of more than 400 hand therapists
• Hand team meetings in each local area and virtual meetings and training available.
• Opportunities to observe and interact with our referring physicians to provide the best in patient care
• Large national company with the supplies, resources and stability you need to focus on treating and increasing your skills.

Minimum Qualification:

• CHTs or exam-ready in 6 months, and working in hand therapy
• Occupational Therapists with a minimum of 1 yr recent hand therapy experience.
• New Occupational Therapist graduates with level 2 fieldwork in hand therapy

Work Hours: As Needed Mon - Fri

Compensation: Starting at $40/hr! Salary commensurate with experience!

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM…

• Financially incentivized clinical development ladder
• National Leadership Development Program supported by local mentor
• Give Back To The Profession! Support of Clinical Instructor certification and incentives for participation

Applying. To apply, create an on-line profile and upload your resume to complete our HR application. #ACN

• 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.

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school for Occupational Therapy.
• National registration and state licensure or registration REQUIRED to start.
• CHTs or exam-ready in 6 months, and working in hand therapy
• Occupational Therapists with a minimum of 1 yr recent hand therapy experience.
• New Occupational Therapist graduates with level 2 fieldwork in hand therapy
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Valid state driver’s license

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds dead weight alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and monitor patient needs and to maintain accurate records, recognize people and provide directions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment through the facility.
• Possess fine motor skills for legible and accurate writing of reports, charting, scheduling, daily correspondence and presentations, either manually or through use of dictation equipment.
• Possess grasp ability sufficient for cutting splint material.
• Possess fine motor skills for effective and efficient handling of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment.

• Nationally supported mentorship program therapists interested in pursuing their CHT credentials (available in most regions). Experienced therapist have the opportunity to become a mentor.
• Our internal education department offers a : National UE symposium, additional certification course available for UE COMT, National journal club, National CHT study group, National hand therapy mentorship program, free local CEU’s, webinar training programs, National bulletin boards and blogs, free journal access.
• These internal CEU accredited courses are FREE and UNLIMITED
• Hand team meetings in each local area and virtual meetings and training available.
• Clinical Case Studies & Newsletters
• Opportunities to observe in physician clinics and work in contracted positions in physician’s clinics
• Opportunity for research activities and publications
• Opportunity to teach internal courses on a national and local level and contribute to other educational activities
• Opportunity to develop and participate in program development for special populations
• Opportunity to deliver unique programs to industrial workers: on-site visits, on site therapy, work conditioning, FCE, ergonomic assessments and pre-employment testing
• Our staff includes national speakers and educators, researchers, therapists published in textbooks and peer reviewed journals, active leaders in national associations.
• We provide services to professional sports teams, colleges, universities and high schools

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Select Physical Therapy is a part of Select Medical Corporation's Outpatient Division, a nationally prominent, locally driven provider of outpatient physical rehabilitation with approximately 1900 locations in 39 states and the District of Columbia. Throughout the country we operate primarily as Select Physical Therapy, NovaCare Rehabilitation, Kessler Rehabilitation Center and KORT. Our highly respected clinical team provides preventative and rehabilitative services that maximize functionality and promote well-being. We develop individualized treatment plans to help achieve each patient's specific goals. Our integrated local market network allows us to effectively partner with physicians, employers, payors and case managers to achieve optimal patient outcomes in a cost-effective manner. We also provide physical therapy and athletic training services to professional sports teams, colleges, universities and high schools. #ACN