Occupational Therapist

Select Medical; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CEU courses

PRN hours

Transition to steady schedule

Job summary

NovaCare Odenton, MD is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our outpatient orthopedic center. If you’re passionate about helping patients return to sports, work, and daily activities, this is a great fit.

Requirements include at least one year of outpatient experience (recent grads with fieldwork welcome). Flexible 2–3 days per week, 6–8 hours total. Competitive starting pay $40–$55 per hour, with access to CEU courses and PRN opportunities.

Qualifications

• One year of outpatient experience preferred.
• Experience with orthopedic, neurology, and upper extremity diagnoses preferred.
• CHT certification not required.

Responsibilities

• Stay current with OT research and apply evidence-based practice.
• Build and expand relationships with referral sources and centers.
• Collaborate with physicians to establish patient goals and therapy plans.
• Adhere to state practice acts and supervise accordingly.
• Participate in design and implementation of new programs with manager input.
• Supervise and delegate OT care within regulatory guidelines.
• Provide personalized treatment plans and timely documentation.

Skills

Outpatient OT

Orthopedic rehab

Team collaboration

Education

OT degree (MS/OTD)

Job description

Overview

NovaCare in Odenton, Maryland

Outpatient Occupational Therapist

Orthopedics, Industrial Rehabilitation, and Neurology

6-8 hours/week

Starting at $40 - $55 /hour

NovaCare in Odenton, Maryland, is seeking experienced Occupational Therapists (OT) to deliver exceptional care in our outpatient orthopedic center. Our mission is to help patients return to the activities they love, whether that’s sports, work, or daily life.

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist with at least one year of outpatient experience. We will also consider recent graduates with outpatient fieldwork experience.

Why Choose NovaCare Odenton?

• Diverse caseload: Orthopedics, neuro, and upper extremity focus
• Collaborative clinical team offering services in:
  • Neurology & vestibular rehab
  • Concussion management
  • Amputee care
  • Oncology & lymphedema
  • Industrial rehab (FCEs & POETs)

Schedule Details

• Flexible hours based on your availability for 2-3 days per week.
• We can offer 6-8 steady hours per week (3P-7P or 4P-8P)
• Additional coverage is available in our Anne Arundel, PG County, and Howard County outpatient orthopedic centers for those seeking extra hours

Qualifications

• At least one year of clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics is preferred
• Experience with orthopedic, neuro, and upper extremity diagnoses is preferred
• CHT certification not required

Benefits & Incentives

• Access to in-person and online CEU-accredited courses
• Opportunity for additional PRN hours
• Potential to transition into a steady schedule

Shanel Green

Talent Acquisition Manager, Outpatient Division

NovaCare Rehabilitation

610-223-5944 Cell

[e-mail]

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