Outpatient Occupational Therapist - Hands and Neuro

NovaCare Rehabilitation • Columbia, MD

11d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

NovaCare's outpatient team in Columbia, Maryland, is seeking a full-time occupational therapist to join us in providing quality patient care. Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is not required to be considered. We cannot consider new graduates. At least one (1) year of ortho and neuro experience is required. We are passionate about creating an exceptional patient experience and helping all of our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love. We pay for the CHT exam and recertification for our hand therapists. Your caseload will consist of upper extremity, upper limb, neuro (MS, CVA, TBI, Parkinson's, etc.), and orthopedic patients.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy
• State Occupational Therapist license (or license eligible)
• CPR certification
• Valid state driver’s license
• At least one (1) year of ortho and neuro experience is required.
• Cannot be a new graduate.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is not required to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
• Enhance, develop and expand relationships with referral sources and maintain a positive level of interaction with centers and patients.
• Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
• Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise.
• Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.
• Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.
• Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and demonstrate completion of patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements in an appropriate and timely manner.

Benefits

• Our orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance with separate Paid Sick Time (PST) accrual and separate Holidays.
• Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan with multiple offerings available.
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
• Unmatched CEU program with in-person & online CEU courses, paid certifications (CHT, COMT-UL, NCS, Graston, etc.)
• Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives
• 1800 centers in 36 states, offering internal movement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree