Pays $50.00-$65.00 hourly — Counselor market median is ~$74k (20 jobs) · Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) for work-life (7.2/10, vs 7,538 in this specialty)
Certified Hand Therapist
About the Role
Per diem hand therapy. $50-$65/hr. M-F only. No weekends. Flexible hours. Custom splinting. National mentorship program.
Join NovaCare Rehabilitation as a Certified Hand Therapist in Newark, Delaware.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the evaluation, plan of care, treatment, re-evaluation, discharge, and appropriate communications of high quality hand therapy services to patients and customers.
- Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs.
- Maintain positive level of interaction with facilities and clients. Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.
- Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school for occupational or physical therapy.
- Hold specialty certification or licensure in hand therapy.
- National registration and state licensure or registration required.
- Previous, demonstrated marketing experience.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $50 - $65/hour.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
Work with NovaCare Rehabilitation in Newark, Delaware.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Hand Therapist at NovaCare Rehabilitation a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context
In Delaware, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$91k across 39 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Delaware's cost-of-living index is 108.0 (US average = 100) — Delaware ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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