Hand Occupational Therapist

Miami, FL
Full Time
Entry Level

Certified Hand Therapist (OT) – Days | $32.62–$48.93/hr + Shift Differentials

  • 📍 Location: Miami, FL (33175)
  • 💰 Pay Range: $32.62 – $48.93/hr (Based on experience)
  • ➕ Shift Differential: Additional $3/hr
  • 🕘 Schedule: Full-Time, Days | 5x8s | Monday–Friday with Rotating Weekends
  • 🎯 Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient | Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center
  • ✈️ Sign-On Bonus: Case-by-case
  • 📦 Relocation Assistance: Not specified
  • 💼 Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

We’re hiring a skilled Certified Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist) to join our comprehensive rehabilitation and therapy team at a leading acute care hospital in Miami. This role focuses on treating upper extremity injuries in both inpatient and outpatient settings. You’ll be working with a diverse patient population that spans all age groups, including complex trauma and surgical cases.

This is a great opportunity to join one of Florida’s most advanced trauma centers and grow your career in a collaborative, evidence-based environment.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, plan, and administer occupational therapy interventions for patients with upper extremity conditions

  • Apply evidence-based practices to restore function, relieve pain, and improve mobility

  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes

  • Supervise and delegate responsibilities to therapy assistants and support staff

  • Participate in performance improvement initiatives and infection control procedures

  • Provide age-specific care across the lifespan (pediatric to geriatric)

Qualifications

✔️ Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (minimum required)
✔️ Active Florida Occupational Therapy License (required)
✔️ BLS Certification (required)
✔️ Minimum 1–2 years of direct hand therapy experience (required)
✔️ CHT certification preferred (or willing to obtain if eligible)

Hospital Overview

🏥 417-bed acute care hospital in Miami-Dade County
🚑 Level I Adult & Pediatric Trauma Center
🔥 Verified Burn Center (1 of only 5 in FL)
🏆 HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award (Top 5% nationally)
🎓 6 ACGME-accredited Graduate Medical Education programs
🧠 Certified as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center
💬 Multilingual, collaborative environment in a vibrant South Florida community

Benefits

Employees enjoy a comprehensive package, including:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage

  • Free Telemedicine Services & AirMed Transportation

  • 401(k) with Employer Match (up to 9%)

  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (10% discount)

  • Tuition & Student Loan Assistance

  • Paid Time Off, Family Leave & Disability Insurance

  • Mental Health & Financial Counseling Support

  • Legal & Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and more
    Benefit eligibility varies by employment status and location.

Join one of Miami’s most respected healthcare institutions where your passion for patient care and specialized hand therapy can make a lasting impact.

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