Occupational Therapist Hand Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist – Hand Therapist (PRN)Location: Lutz, FLSchedule: Monday–Friday, PRNPay: $50/hr

Select Physical Therapy is hiring a per diem Occupational Therapist – Hand Therapist for our outpatient orthopedic centerL. We treat a wide range of upper extremity conditions including tendon injuries, sprains, strains, and post-op fractures. Splinting experience is preferred. Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 1 yr recent hand therapy experience required. CHT welcomed.

You’ll work in a well-equipped center alongside top hand surgeons, using evidence-based practices and individualized care plans. We offer mentorship toward CHT certification and are part of a thriving national Hand Therapy program.

Apply today to join a growing team committed to clinical excellence in hand therapy!

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.
  • Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 1 year current hand therapy
  • Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
  • Valid state driver’s license
  • Additional Data
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Part Time/PRN Perks

  • Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
  • Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
  • 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningOrthopedic careRehabilitation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 11% are remote, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Hand Therapist at Select Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Hand Therapist (OT) — ranked against 166 active Hand Therapist (OT) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs

12
<$120k
5
$120k-140k
5
$140k-160k
3
$160k-180k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
84% this job
Sign-on bonus
16%
Relocation assistance
6%
Visa sponsorship
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)Per Diem

Interim HealthCare - Treasure Coast · Port St. Lucie, Florida

$67.50 - $100/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County

Home Care Providers Group · San Diego, California

$158k – $198k
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist

$74-$93.75/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)

$74-$93.75/hr
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Hand Therapist (OT) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 166 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Lutz

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$403k
Typical market rent
$2,005/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Select Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Mechanicsburg, PA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs
Career Growth: Nationwide professional support network
401(k): Company matching after 1,000 hours