Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist

Select Medical; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CEU courses

401(k) matching

Life and disability protection

Job summary

NovaCare Rehabilitation in Havre de Grace, MD is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist (Hand Therapist) to join our outpatient team, with a focus on upper-extremity rehab. This PRN/per diem role offers per diem hours and potential part-time steady scheduling.

The ideal candidate will be a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) or an OT with at least two years in UE rehab; CPR certification and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA-accredited occupational therapy program.
• CPR certification is required.
• Valid driver\'s license required for commuting to sites.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with supervisors, supervise assistants, and contribute to case management.
• Stay current with OT research and apply evidence-based practice.
• Provide comprehensive, personalized evaluation and discharge planning.
• Build positive relationships with centers, patients, and staff.

Skills

CPR certification

Valid driver\'s license

Education

AOTA-accredited OT program

Job description

Overview

Position: Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist (PRN/ Per Diem)

Location: NovaCare Havre de Grace, MD

Compensation: $50.00 - $55.00 /Hr.

Incentives: In-person and online CEU Courses

NovaCare Rehabilitation in Bowie, MD, is seeking a passionate and skilled Occupational Therapist (OT)to join our dynamic outpatient team. This is a great opportunity for a therapist who enjoys working with upper extremity (UE) cases and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

We are ideally looking for aCertified Hand Therapist (CHT)or an OT withat least 2years of experience in upper-extremity rehabilitation.

Schedule: As needed, per diem hours are available. Our center is open as early as 7A, closing at 7P Monday through Thursday and until 2P on Friday. Part-time (steady hours) are possible.

Why Choose Us:

• Hand Therapy Program: Our national hand therapy program spans 32 states and includes over 300 CHTs and 300 hand therapists nationwide.
• Elevate Your Skills: Access to our in-person & online CEU courses
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection after performing 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Shanel Green

NovaCare Rehabilitation

610-223-5944 Cell

[e-mail]

Responsibilities

• Collaboration: Supervise assistants and aides and contribute to case management.
• High Standard of Care: Stay current and up to date with occupational therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
• Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment, from evaluating and creating a plan of care to treatment and discharge.
• Relationship-Building: Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients. Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) -accredited school of occupational therapy
• CPR certification
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two years of experience in the application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic
• Minimum two years in adult rehabilitation; hand and splinting experience preferred

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans