Occupational Therapist-Hand Therapy Specialty

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist – HAND Specialty

Make a Difference in Every Patient’s Recovery

At Coastal Orthopedics, we believe exceptional patient care starts with an exceptional team. For more than 50 years, we have been committed to improving the quality of life of our patients, their families, and the communities we serve.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Occupational Therapist specializing in Hand Therapy to join our growing orthopedic rehabilitation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a therapist who enjoys working closely with orthopedic physicians and patients while helping individuals regain strength, mobility, function, and independence.

What You’LL Do

  • Evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic and upper-extremity conditions, including hand, wrist, elbow, and forearm injuries.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, functional goals, and physician recommendations.
  • Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, strength, coordination, and function.
  • Treat patients following orthopedic and hand surgeries, injuries, and other musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Fabricate and modify custom and/or prefabricated splints and orthoses as appropriate.
  • Provide patient education on home exercise programs, precautions, positioning, and injury prevention.
  • Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
  • Collaborate closely with orthopedic physicians, physical therapists, physician assistants, and other members of the care team.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and practice standards.
  • Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while creating a positive experience for every patient.

What We’RE Looking For

  • Current Florida Occupational Therapist license in good standing.
  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
  • Experience in hand therapy, upper-extremity rehabilitation, or orthopedic outpatient care strongly preferred.
  • Strong clinical assessment, treatment-planning, and communication skills.
  • Comfortable working collaboratively in a physician-led orthopedic environment.
  • A patient-centered approach with a genuine desire to help patients achieve their goals.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to clinical excellence.
  • CHT certification or pursuit of CHT certification is a plus.

Why Join Coastal Orthopedics?

At Coastal, you'll be part of a team that values excellence, teamwork, innovation, growth, and fun. We are committed to providing outstanding orthopedic care while creating an environment where our employees can build meaningful careers.

What We Offer

  • Monday–Friday schedule
  • No weekends or major holidays
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Competitive compensation
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Work-life balance
  • Physician and rehabilitation team collaboration
  • Opportunity to work in a respected, established orthopedic practice

Be Part of Something Meaningful

If you are an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about hand therapy and wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients, we'd love to meet you.

Join Coastal Orthopedics and become part of a team where clinical excellence, teamwork, and patient care come first.

Coastal Orthopedics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat patients with upper-extremity conditions, developing individualized plans to improve strength and function. They will also fabricate custom splints and collaborate closely with orthopedic physicians and the rehabilitation team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Florida Occupational Therapist license and have graduated from an accredited program. Experience in hand therapy or orthopedic outpatient care is strongly preferred, and CHT certification is considered a plus.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Orthopedic assessmentSplint fabricationMusculoskeletal care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (159 salary observations; 1,387 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,493 salary observations; 24,873 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

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 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist-Hand Therapy Specialty at Coastal Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 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.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution37 jobs · 30 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% 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 Bradenton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$402k
Typical market rent
$1,782/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Coastal Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Hospitals and Health Care
Bradenton, Florida
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Monday–Friday schedule
No weekends or major holidays
Work-life balance
Professional growth opportunities