• Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist…

    Select Medical (Westernport, MD)


    Overview

    **Position:** Full-Time Certified Hand Therapist / Occupational Therapist

    **Specialties:** Outpatient Orthopedics & Assisted Living Facility

    **Location:** NovaCare Rehabilitation – Westernport, Maryland

    **Compensation:** Starting at $85,000

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

     

    NovaCare Rehabilitation in **Westernport Maryland,** is seeking a **full-time Occupational Therapist / Hand Therapist** to join our dynamic outpatient orthopedic and aquatics team. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician passionate about upper extremity care and looking to grow within a supportive, collaborative environment.

     

    While a **Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)** designation is preferred, it is **not required** . Candidates must have prior outpatient orthopedic experience. New grads with strong clinical rotations in hand therapy are encouraged to apply.

    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

     

    We are especially seeking a therapist skilled in **custom splinting** . You’ll work closely with our **Regional Hand Therapy Coordinator** to ensure you have the tools, mentorship, and support needed to succeed.

    Schedule:

    + 32–40 hours/week, Monday through Friday

    + Two evenings per week until 7:00 PM

    + Last patient scheduled one hour before end of shift

     

    Why Join Our Nationwide Hand Therapy Team?

     

    + **National Hand Therapy Program** with over 600 active 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., UE COMT)

    + **Collaboration:**

    + Local and virtual hand therapy team meetings

    + Opportunities to contribute to specialty program development

    + **Fully Equipped Clinics** to support a wide range of treatment options

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

    + Multiple affordable health plan options (PPO & HSA through BC/BS)

    + Company-matching 401(k)

    + Generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid sick time

    + Employee discounts on entertainment, mobile services, pet insurance, and more

     

    Interested? Let’s connect!

    Shanel Green

    Sr. Regional Recruiter – Outpatient Division

     

    Talent Acquisition Manager

     

    (610) 223-5944

     

    [email protected]

    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 driver’s license

     

    Additional Data

     

    _Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans_

     

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    **Job ID** _347788_

    **Experience (Years)** _0_

    **Category** _Occupational Therapy_

    **Street Address** _21907 Westernport Road SW_

    **Min** _USD $85,000.00/Yr._

    **Max** _USD $95,000.00/Yr._