Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist

Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus Available

Hand Therapist (OT)

Location: NovaCare Rehabilitation - Westminster, Maryland

Position: Full-Time (or part-time) Certified Hand Therapist / Occupational Therapist

Specialties: Outpatient Orthopedics

Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000

Incentives: 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 to join our dynamic outpatient team. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician passionate about upper-extremity care and eager 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.

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.

We can consider a hand therapist open for steady part-time hours as well.

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 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., 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)

• Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance with separate 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
• Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives

Duties

• 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.
• Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy
• State Occupational Therapist license (or license eligible)
• CPR certification
• Valid state driver’s license