Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist - up to $20,000 Bonus Available

NovaCare Rehabilitation; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan

Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans

Unmatched CEU program

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bowie, MD is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join their outpatient team. This full-time position emphasizes upper extremity rehabilitation and offers mentorship for those working towards their CHT certification. The ideal candidate should have at least three years of experience or be a new graduate with Level II fieldwork. The role provides comprehensive benefits, including a generous PTO policy and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in upper extremity rehabilitation.
• New graduates with Level II fieldwork in hand therapy are also considered.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Stay current with Occupational Therapy research.
• Develop relationships with referral sources.
• Supervise and delegate patient care.

Skills

Upper extremity rehabilitation

Evidence Based Practice

Building relationships with patients

Collaborative goal setting

Education

Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy

State Occupational Therapist license

CPR certification

Job description

Position: Occupational Therapist – Hand Therapist – Certified Hand Therapist (OT CHT)

Specialties: Outpatient Orthopedics, Upper Limb/ Extremity, and Neuro

Location: NovaCare in Bowie, MD

Schedule: Full Time (40hrs.)

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000

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 a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) or an OT with at least three years of experience in upper extremity rehabilitation. However, we are also open to considering new graduates who have completed Level II fieldwork in hand therapy and demonstrate strong clinical potential.

Position Highlights

• Primary caseload: Upper extremity and hand therapy, including shoulder conditions and select neurodiagnoses.
• Team environment: You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of Physical Therapists (PTs) and Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs).
• Solo OT role: You’ll be the only OT onsite, supported by a local network of experienced hand therapists.
• Flexible caseload: We tailor your caseload based on your experience, skillset, and professional goals.
• Schedule: Full-time begins at 32 hours/week, with a preference for a 40-hour schedule. No weekends required.

Professional Growth & Support

• If you're working toward your CHT certification, we offer:
  • Access to continuing education courses
  • Test preparation resources
  • Reimbursement for CHT exam and recertification fees

Why Join Us: (benefits for full-time at 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 accrual for paid sick time (PST), and holidays.
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan with multiple offerings available
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
• Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with limitless access to CEU courses, study groups, national certifications (CHT, COMT-UL, etc.), and more. CHT certification (and recertification) is paid.
• Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

Contact

Shanel Green

NovaCare Rehabilitation

610-223-5944 Cell

[e-mail]

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• 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.
• Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy
• State Occupational Therapist license (or license eligible)
• CPR certification
• Valid state driver’s license