Certified Hand Therapist/Occupational Therapist
About The Position
NovaCare Rehabilitation is seeking a full-time Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Occupational Therapist, to treat various upper extremity disorders ranging from tendon injuries, sprains, strains, post-operative fractures, and more. We are seeking a skilled hand therapist experienced in custom splinting. The Certified Hand Therapist will collaborate with our regional hand therapy coordinator to ensure you have the necessary resources for success. We offer a nationwide hand therapy program in 32 states with over 300 CHTs and an additional 300 hand therapists in the program. We provide a nationally supported mentorship program for therapists pursuing CHT credentials and opportunities for experienced therapists to become mentors. Our Education Department offers a National UE Symposium, National Journal Club, National CHT Study Group, free local CEUs, webinar training programs, and additional certification courses for UE COMT. We also have hand team meetings in each local area, virtual meetings, and training available. Opportunities include observing in physician clinics, working in contracted positions in physicians’ clinics, research activities, and program development for special populations. Our hand therapy clinics are fully equipped and provide many treatment options.
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
- Solid experience in application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic
- CPR certification
- Valid state driver’s license
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).
Benefits
- Mentorship and orientation programs
- Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
- Generous PTO
- Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans
- Life and disability protection
- Student loan repayment program
- Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth, clinical expertise with bonus incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
