Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – Full-Time Position – Wakefield Location

Join one of the region's largest and most respected orthopaedic practices dedicated to delivering exceptional, comprehensive therapeutic services. We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team and provide hand/upper extremity therapy care and patient evaluation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment and home programs
• Provide specialized hand and upper extremity therapy
• Document patient evaluations, treatments, progress, and discharge summaries
• Communicate patient progress and concerns with physicians and therapy leadership
• Manage patient scheduling, charging, and appropriate delegation to support staff
• Participate in continuing education and staff development

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a school of Occupational Therapy accredited by American Occupational Therapists Association or a school of Physical Therapy accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Current North Carolina licensure or eligibility for licensure
• 2–3 years of clinical experience working with hand therapy patients preferred
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with physicians, coworkers, management, patients, and other professional partners
• Ability to manage a patient volume of 11-12 patients per 8-hour day

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with profit-sharing and bonus incentives
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Generous PTO and continuing education support

Compensation:

• $75,000–95,000 per year, commensurate with experience