Occupational Therapist - OT / CHT

Florida Orthopaedic Institute

$77K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
  • NBCOT certified as an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR)
  • Licensed by the state of Florida
  • Current CPR certification
  • Strong splinting skills with multitasking ability in a fast-paced setting
  • Commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and manage therapy patients to identify functional limitations and set treatment goals
  • Develop and implement individualized therapy plans of care
  • Deliver hands-on treatments and advanced therapeutic interventions
  • Fabricate and fit custom splints and orthoses
  • Document patient evaluations, progress, treatments, and outcomes
  • Provide patient and family education on injury recovery and home exercise programs
  • Collaborate in community education and research opportunities

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonuses available
  • Career growth opportunities and advancement pathways
  • License renewal reimbursement and CME/CEU support
  • Generous paid time off, plus 8 paid holidays annually
  • Opportunities to collaborate with leading orthopaedic hand surgeons and therapy specialists
  • A culture of teamwork, education, innovation, and patient-centered excellence
Full Job Description
Locations:
Due to our growth, we have Occupational Therapist opportunities available across the Tampa Bay Area. If your passion is hand therapy, upper extremity rehabilitation, or outpatient orthopaedics, FOI has a place for you.

Clinic Locations available:
  • Riverview
  • Citrus Park
  • Clearwater
  • St. Petersburg
  • Sun City Center
  • Wesley Chapel
  • South Tampa
  • North Tampa
  • Cypress
  • Brandon
  • Bloomingdale
  • Lakeland
  • Land O' Lakes
  • North Dale

Compensation & Benefits:
  • Sign-on bonuses available!
  • Competitive salary: $77,000 - $100,000 annually (based on skills and experience)
  • Realistic scheduling and productivity goals that prioritize quality patient care
  • Career growth opportunities and advancement pathways
  • License renewal reimbursement and CME/CEU support
  • Competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k)
  • Generous paid time off, plus 8 paid holidays annually
  • Opportunities to collaborate with leading orthopaedic hand surgeons and therapy specialists
  • A culture of teamwork, education, innovation, and patient-centered excellence

Grow your career while restoring function, independence, and quality of life for patients every day.

What You'll Do

As an Occupational Therapist specializing in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation, you will:
  • Evaluate and manage therapy patients, including identifying functional limitations and setting treatment goals
  • Develop and implement individualized therapy plans of care
  • Deliver hands-on treatments and advanced therapeutic interventions
  • Fabricate and fit custom splints and orthoses
  • Coordinate patient care with physicians, PTs, PTAs, and other members of the therapy team
  • Document patient evaluations, progress, treatments, and outcomes in compliance with clinical standards
  • Provide patient and family education on injury, recovery expectations, and home exercise programs
  • Collaborate in community education and research opportunities to advance occupational therapy practice
  • Provide additional coverage at FOI locations as needed

About You

We're looking for a dedicated and skilled OT who is passionate about hand therapy, orthopaedics, and patient rehabilitation.

Required Qualifications:
  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
  • Certified by NBCOT as an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR)
  • Licensed by the state of Florida
  • Current CPR certification
  • Strong splinting skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced outpatient setting
  • Commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 3 years of experience in an outpatient hand therapy setting in close collaboration with hand surgeons
  • Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) or actively working toward certification within the next year
  • WebPT or other EMR experience
  • At least 6 months of focused hand therapy experience

Ready to take the next step in your Occupational Therapy career?

Apply today and join a team that's redefining hand therapy and musculoskeletal rehabilitation across Florida.

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