Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist
Listed compensation
$85k-$95k
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Job Description
- Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus Available
- Hand Therapist (OT)
- Location: NovaCare Rehabilitation – Westminster, MarylandPosition: Full-Time (or part-time) Certified Hand Therapist / Occupational TherapistSpecialties: Outpatient Orthopedics
- Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000Incentives: 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 GreenTalent Acquisition– Outpatient DivisionNovaCare Rehabilitation(610) 223-5944ssgreen@selectmedical.com
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
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Maryland, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (162 salary observations; 364 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (6,528 salary observations; 25,016 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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