Occupational Therapist Hand Therapist
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.
Job Description
Occupational Therapist – Hand Therapist (PRN)Location: Spring Hill FL 34609Schedule: Monday–Friday, PRNPay: $50/hr
Select Physical Therapy is hiring a per diem Occupational Therapist – Hand Therapist for our outpatient orthopedic center in Spring Hill, FL. 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 Level 2 and Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 1 yr recent hand therapy experience required.
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.
- 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
- 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
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 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.6% 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 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform. 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.
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