Occupational Therapist/Hand Therapist - PRN

NovaCare Rehabilitation; Homestead (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

Career Growth

401k Match

Diversity of Patients

Evidence Based Practice

Referral Relationships

Collaborative Goals

State Practice Act

New Program Design

Leadership

Personalized Treatment

Job summary

NovaCare Rehabilitation in Homestead, PA seeks a PRN Occupational Therapist specializing in hand therapy for our outpatient orthopedic center.

Although a Certified Hand Therapist is preferred, we will consider therapists with level II fieldwork in hands and provide mentorship toward CHT. You will collaborate with a network of hand therapists, develop evidence-based treatment plans, and deliver personalized patient care under state and HIPAA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA-accredited OT program.
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services for outpatient orthopedic patients.
• Mentor therapists pursuing CHT and collaborate with a hand therapy network.

Skills

Hand therapy

Occupational Therapy

Education

AOTA-accredited OT program

Job description

Position: Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist - Outpatient

Location: 495 E Waterfront Dr Suite 240, Homestead, PA 15120

Schedule: PRN, Weekdays (Hours vary as needed)

Compensation: $35.00 - $50.00, hourly, based on years of experience

NovaCare Rehabilitation is seeking a PRN Hand Therapist-Occupational Therapist for our outpatient orthopedic center! Although a certified hand therapist (CHT) is preferred, we are willing to consider occupational therapists with a level II fieldwork in hands (required). We have a network of hand therapists and CHTs available for support and are excited to mentor occupational therapists aspiring to be a CHT.

PRN Perks

• Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
• Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
• 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
• Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties
• 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

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