NovaCare Rehabilitation
Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist - BONUS Available
NovaCare Rehabilitation, Bowie, Maryland, United States, 20721
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 $80,000
NovaCare Rehabilitation in Bowie, MD is seeking a passionate and skilled
Occupational 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 a
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
or an OT with
at least three years of experience
in upper extremity rehabilitation. However, we are also open to considering
new graduates
who have completed
Level II fieldwork in hand therapy
and demonstrate strong clinical potential.
Position Highlights:
Primary caseload:
Upper extremity and hand therapy, including shoulder conditions and select neurodiagnoses.
Team environment:
You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of Physical Therapists (PTs) and Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs).
Solo OT role:
You’ll 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 you're working toward your
CHT 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
610-223-5944 Cell
ssgreen@selectmedical.com
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
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 $80,000
NovaCare Rehabilitation in Bowie, MD is seeking a passionate and skilled
Occupational 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 a
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
or an OT with
at least three years of experience
in upper extremity rehabilitation. However, we are also open to considering
new graduates
who have completed
Level II fieldwork in hand therapy
and demonstrate strong clinical potential.
Position Highlights:
Primary caseload:
Upper extremity and hand therapy, including shoulder conditions and select neurodiagnoses.
Team environment:
You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of Physical Therapists (PTs) and Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs).
Solo OT role:
You’ll 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 you're working toward your
CHT 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
610-223-5944 Cell
ssgreen@selectmedical.com
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