Certified Hand Therapist - Occupational Therapist

Overview

Position: Certified Hand Therapist/Occupational Therapist

Location: Havre de Grace, MD

Schedule: Full-time, 32 hours

Compensation: $90,000 - $105,000 annually, based on years of experience

Incentives: $5,000 Bonus PLUS Student Loan Repayment Assistance 

 

 

NovaCare Rehabilitation in Havre de Grace, Maryland, is seeking a full-time Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) / Occupational Therapist to treat various upper extremity disorders, including 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 resources you need to succeed. 

 

 

 

Grow your expertise, expand your network, and build a rewarding career with a team dedicated to advancing hand therapy nationwide.

• One of the nation’s largest hand therapy networks with 300+ Certified Hand Therapists and 300+ additional hand specialists across 30 states
• Structured CHT mentorship and leadership opportunities for experienced therapists
• Industry-leading education, including a National Upper Extremity Symposium, CHT Study Group, Journal Club, webinars, local CEUs, and UE COMT certification pathways
• Strong clinical collaboration through local and national hand therapy meetings and specialty training
• Unique physician partnerships, including observation opportunities and contracted physician office positions
• Research and program development opportunities to advance specialty care
• Fully equipped treatment environments with the tools and resources to deliver exceptional patient outcomes

 

 

Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Our orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Education for Growth: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications and paid re-certifications for CHTs.
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance with separate PST and holiday accruals
• Your Health Matters: Multiple 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
• Ease the Burden: Our student loan repayment program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
• Specialized Care: Explore different specialties like neuro, oncology, and more
• Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth, clinical expertise with bonus incentives

 

 

 

Whether you are an experienced CHT or an OT beginning your hand therapy journey, you will find the support, education, and collaboration needed to grow a rewarding specialty career.

 

 

 

 

Shanel Green

NovaCare Rehabilitation

610-223-5944 Cell

[email protected]

 

 

 

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).

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Data

Go Anywhere with Us! 1900 centers in 39 states offering internal movement

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans