Occupational Therapist Hand Therapist

NovaCare Rehabilitation; Havre de Grace (MD); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-person CEU courses

Online CEU courses

Job summary

NovaCare Havre de Grace is seeking a local Hand Therapist (OT) for per diem coverage at our outpatient orthopedic center. The role emphasizes hand therapy, splinting and collaboration with a team, with supervision of staff as needed.

Prefer CH_T or 2+ years hand therapy experience, opportunity for CEU courses, and benefits after 1,000 hours. In-person/online CEU options are available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team: supervise assistants and aides; contribute to case management.
• Stay current with occupational therapy research and apply evidence-based practice.
• Provide comprehensive, individualized evaluation, treatment plan and discharge planning.

Skills

Hand therapy

Splinting

Case management

Education

AOTA-accredited OT program

CPR certification

Job description

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 in Havre de Grace, Maryland, is seeking local Hand Therapists (Occupational Therapists) for our outpatient orthopedic center! Although a certified hand therapist (CHT) is preferred, we are willing to consider occupational therapists with at least 2 years of hand therapy experience, including splinting and splint fabrication. Additional hand therapists on staff.

Schedule: As needed, per diem hours for coverage. Our center is open as early 7A closing at 7P Monday through Friday. Steady hours may be possible as our referrals grow.

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

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• 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.

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