Occupational Therapist Hand Therapist
Share
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
26-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
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: Starting at $80000
NovaCare Rehabilitation in Bowie MD is seeking a passionate and skilledOccupational 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 three years of experiencein upper extremity rehabilitation. However we are also open to consideringnew graduateswho have completedLevel II fieldwork in hand therapyand demonstrate strong clinical potential.
Position Highlights:
- Primary caseload:Upper extremity and hand therapy including shoulder conditions and select neurodiagnoses.
- Team environment:Youll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of Physical Therapists (PTs) and Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs).
- Solo OT role:Youll 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 youre working toward yourCHT certification we offer:
- Access to continuing education courses
- Test preparation resources
- Reimbursement for CHT exam 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
Shanel Green
NovaCare Rehabilitation
Cell
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy
- State Occupational Therapist license (or license eligible)
- CPR certification
- Valid state drivers license
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Select Medical is one of the largest providers of critical illness recovery hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation centers, and occupational health clinics in the United States. Guided by our mission to provide an exceptional patient care experience t ... View more
