**Overview** **Position:** Full-Time Certified Hand Therapist / Occupational Therapist **Specialties:** Outpatient Orthopedics **Location:** NovaCare Rehabilitation – Westminster, Maryland **Compensation:** Starting at $85,000 **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. **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 **Interested? Let’s connect!** **Shanel Green** Talent Acquisition– Outpatient Division NovaCare Rehabilitation (610) 223-5944 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_ Apply for this job (https://jobs-selectmedicalcorp.icims.com/jobs/355787/occupational-therapist---hand-therapist/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=1374627814) Share this job **Job ID** _355787_ **Experience (Years)** _1_ **Category** _Occupational Therapy_ **Street Address** _41 Magna Way, Suite 140_ **Min** _USD $85,000.00/Yr._ **Max** _USD $95,000.00/Yr._