Outpatient Hand Therapist

• Location: NovaCare in Clarksville, Maryland
• Position: Certified Hand Therapist - Occupational Therapist
• Schedule: Full-time, 32- 40 hours
• Compensation: $90,000 - $110, 000
• Incentives: Bonus up to $20,000 available and indefinite student loan repayment help

NovaCare River Hill (MD) seeks a full-time Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) or Occupational Therapist to treat upper extremity disorders, including tendon injuries, sprains, strains, post-operative fractures, and more. We are seeking a skilled hand therapist experienced in custom splinting.

The Hand Therapist will collaborate with our regional hand therapy coordinator to ensure you have the resources you need for success. CHT credentials are not required for consideration.

You must have at least 2-3 years of prior hand therapy experience and be comfortable working as a solo hand therapist within our Clarksville, Maryland, outpatient center.

Your full-time schedule will include some evenings, and we can be flexible with this salaried 32-40-hour workweek. No weekends!

Why join our nationwide team of amazing hand therapists?

National hand therapy program in 32 states with more than 300 CHTs nationwide, and an additional 300 hand therapists are a part of the national hand therapy program

Nationally supported mentorship program: therapists interested in pursuing their CHT credentials (available in most regions). Experienced therapists can become mentors.

Education Department offers: National UE Symposium, National Journal Club, National CHT Study Group, free local CEUs, webinar training programs, and additional certification courses available for UE COMT

• Hand team meetings in each local area, virtual meetings, and training available.
• Opportunities to observe in physician clinics and work in contracted positions in physicians’ clinics
• Opportunity for research activities
• Opportunity to develop and participate in program development for special populations
• Hand therapy clinics are fully equipped and provide many treatment options
• Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

Education for Growth: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications and paid recertification for hand therapists.

Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance with separate Paid Sick Time (PST) 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
• Ease the Burden: Our student loan repayment program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt

Specialized Care: Explore different specialties like aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic health, concussion care, hand therapy, and more

Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives

• If you are passionate about quality patient care, we’d love to hear from you!
• Shanel Green
• Talent Acquisition Manager, Northeast Outpatient Division
• NovaCare Rehabilitation
• 610-223-5944 Cell ssgreen@selectmedical.com

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).

Qualifications

• 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
• Solid experience in application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic
• CPR certification
• Valid state driver’s license

Additional Data

• Go Anywhere with Us! 1900 centers in 39 states offering internal movement
• Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans