Occupational Therapist-Hand Therapist (PRN)
About The Position
NovaCare Rehabilitation is seeking a PRN occupational therapist specializing in hand therapy for its outpatient orthopedic center at 180 Bon Air Plaza, Butler, PA 16001. The schedule is weekdays, with hours varying as needed. Compensation is $45.00–$55.00 per hour, based on years of experience. A certified hand therapist (CHT) is preferred. Occupational therapists with Level II fieldwork in hands are also considered, and that fieldwork is required. The organization offers support from a network of hand therapists and CHTs and mentorship for occupational therapists aspiring to become CHTs. The role involves evaluating patients, developing and carrying out individualized plans of care, and managing treatment through discharge. The therapist also collaborates with assistants and aides, contributes to case management, uses evidence-based practice, and builds positive relationships with patients, centers, facilities, and their staff.
Requirements
- Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)-accredited school of occupational therapy.
- Level II fieldwork in hands.
- CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Certified hand therapist (CHT) credential.
- At least two years of experience applying custom splinting in pre- and post-operative orthopedic care.
- At least two years of experience in adult rehabilitation.
- Hand and splinting experience.
Responsibilities
- Supervise assistants and aides and contribute to case management.
- Stay current with occupational therapy research and use evidence-based practice, considering research, clinician expertise, and patient perception.
- Provide comprehensive, individualized treatment, including evaluation, plan-of-care development, treatment, and discharge.
- Maintain positive interactions with centers and patients.
- Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.
Benefits
- Free in-person and online continuing education units (CEUs).
- Access to a nationwide professional support network and career growth opportunities.
- Company-matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
- Opportunity to work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties.
- Internal movement opportunities across 1,900 centers in 39 states.
