Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist
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Overview
Location: NovaCare Rehabilitation – Westminster, Maryland Position: Full-Time (or part time) Certified Hand Therapist / Occupational Therapist Specialties: Outpatient Orthopedics
Compensation
$85,000 - $95,000 Incentives: Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus and/or ongoing student loan assistance NovaCare Rehabilitation in Westminster, Maryland, is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist / Hand Therapist to join our dynamic outpatient team. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician passionate about upper-extremity care and eager to grow within a supportive, collaborative environment. While a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) designation is preferred, it is not required .
Candidates must have prior outpatient orthopedic experience. We are especially seeking a therapist skilled in custom splinting . You’ll work closely with our local and regional hand therapy clinicians and leaders to ensure you have the tools, mentorship, and support needed to succeed.
We can consider a hand therapist open for steady part-time hours as well.
About the Role
You’ll treat a diverse caseload of upper extremity conditions, including:
- Tendon injuries
- Sprains and strains
- Post-operative fractures
- Other orthopedic and neurological conditions Why Join Our Nationwide Hand Therapy Team?
- National Hand Therapy Program with over 600 active hand therapists and CHTs
- Education & Development:
- National Upper Extremity Symposium
- Journal clubs and CHT study groups
- Free in-person and online CEUs
- Webinar training and advanced certification opportunities (e.g., CLT, UE COMT)
- Paid CHT certification
- Paid ongoing CHT recertification fees
- Collaboration:
- Local and virtual hand therapy team meetings
- Opportunities to contribute to specialty program development
- Fully Equipped Centers to support a wide range of treatment options Full-Time
Benefits
(32+ hours/week):
- Start Strong : Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance with separate paid sick time and holiday accruals.
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
- Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
- Advance your Career : Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives Interested? Let’s connect! Shanel Green Talent Acquisition– Outpatient DivisionNovaCare Rehabilitation(610) [email protected]
Responsibilities
- Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
- Build Relationships: Enhance, develop and expand relationships with referral sources and maintain a positive level of interaction with centers and patients.
- Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
- High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise.
- Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.
- Leadership: Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.
- Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and demonstrate completion of patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements in an appropriate and timely manner.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy
- State Occupational Therapist license (or license eligible)
- CPR certification
- Valid state driver’s license Additional Data
Equal Opportunity
Employer/including Disabled/Veterans