Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist

Overview

Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus Available

Hand Therapist (OT)

Location: NovaCare Rehabilitation – Westminster, Maryland Position: Full-Time (or part-time) Certified Hand Therapist / Occupational Therapist Specialties: Outpatient Orthopedics

Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000 Incentives: Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus and/or ongoing student loan assistance

NovaCare Rehabilitation in Westminster, Maryland, is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist / Hand Therapist with outpatient orthopedic experience. While a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) designation is preferred, it is not required .

We are especially seeking a therapist skilled in custom splinting . You’ll work closely with our local and regional hand therapy clinicians and leaders to ensure you have the tools, mentorship, and support needed to succeed.

Part-time positions are also available.

About the Role:

You’ll treat a diverse caseload of upper extremity conditions, including:

- Tendon injuries

- Sprains and strains

- Post-operative fractures

- Other orthopedic and neurological conditions

Why Join Our Nationwide Hand Therapy Team?

- National Hand Therapy Program with 600+ hand therapists and CHTs

- Education & Development:

National Upper Extremity Symposium

- Journal clubs and CHT study groups

- Free in-person and online CEUs

- Webinar training and advanced certification opportunities (e.g., CLT, UE COMT)

Paid CHT certification

- Paid ongoing CHT recertification fees

- Collaboration:

Local and virtual hand therapy team meetings

- Opportunities to contribute to specialty program development

- Fully Equipped Centers to support a wide range of treatment options

Full-Time Benefits (32+ hours/week):

- Mentorship & Orientation: Comprehensive onboarding program

- PTO & Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, paid sick time, and holiday accruals

- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings

- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection

- Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

- Clinical Advancement Program: Professional development and bonus incentives

Interested? Let’s connect!

Shanel Green Talent Acquisition– Outpatient DivisionNovaCare Rehabilitation(610) [email protected]

Responsibilities

- Best Practices: Maintain current knowledge of OT research and employ evidence-based practice

- Relationship Building: Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources, 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 OT care in compliance with state and federal regulations

- Patient Treatment: Deliver individualized treatment programs with timely, complete documentation

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