Certified Hand Therapist - Occupational Therapist

NovaCare Rehabilitation; Havre de Grace (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

Job summary

NovaCare Rehabilitation in Havre de Grace, Maryland, seeks a full-time Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) / Occupational Therapist to treat upper-extremity disorders, including tendon injuries, sprains, strains, and post-op care with emphasis on custom splinting.

The role collaborates with the regional hand therapy coordinator, offering mentorship, ongoing education, and a growth path within a nationwide hand therapy network. Comprehensive benefits accompany this rewarding specialty career.

Qualifications

• Must hold OT degree and state license/registration.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification or eligibility required.
• CPR certification and ongoing professional development expected.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop plans of care for hand therapy.
• Provide individualized treatment programs and re-evaluate progress.
• Collaborate with facilities and staff to expand client relations.
• Stay current with OT research and apply evidence-based practice.

Skills

Hand therapy

Occupational Therapy

CPR certification

Marketing experience

Education

Graduate of OT program

Job description

Position: Certified Hand Therapist/Occupational Therapist

Location: Havre de Grace, MD

Schedule: Full-time, 32 hours

Compensation: $90,000 - $105,000 annually, based on years of experience

Incentives: $5,000 Bonus PLUS Student Loan Repayment Assistance

NovaCare Rehabilitation in Havre de Grace, Maryland, is seeking a full-time Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) / Occupational Therapist to treat various upper extremity disorders, including tendon injuries, sprains, strains, post-operative fractures, and more. We are seeking a skilled hand therapist experienced in custom splinting. The Certified Hand Therapist will collaborate with our regional hand therapy coordinator to ensure you have the resources you need to succeed.

Grow your expertise, expand your network, and build a rewarding career with a team dedicated to advancing hand therapy nationwide.

• One of the nation’s largest hand therapy networks with 300+ Certified Hand Therapists and 300+ additional hand specialists across 30 states
• Structured CHT mentorship and leadership opportunities for experienced therapists
• Industry-leading education, including a National Upper Extremity Symposium, CHT Study Group, Journal Club, webinars, local CEUs, and UE COMT certification pathways
• Strong clinical collaboration through local and national hand therapy meetings and specialty training
• Unique physician partnerships, including observation opportunities and contracted physician office positions
• Research and program development opportunities to advance specialty care
• Fully equipped treatment environments with the tools and resources to deliver exceptional patient outcomes

Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Our orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Education for Growth: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications and paid re-certifications for CHTs.
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance with separate PST and holiday accruals
• Your Health Matters: Multiple 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
• Ease the Burden: Our student loan repayment program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
• Specialized Care: Explore different specialties like neuro, oncology, and more
• Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth, clinical expertise with bonus incentives

Whether you are an experienced CHT or an OT beginning your hand therapy journey, you will find the support, education, and collaboration needed to grow a rewarding specialty career.

Shanel Green

NovaCare Rehabilitation

610-223-5944 Cell

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• Responsible for the evaluation, plan of care, treatment, re-evaluation, discharge, and appropriate communications of high quality hand therapy services to patients and customers.
• Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs.
• 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).
• Graduate of an accredited school for occupational or physical therapy
• Hold specialty certification or licensure in hand therapy
• National registration and state licensure or registration required
• Previous,demonstrated marketing experience
• Solid experience in application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic
• CPR certification
• Valid state driver’s license