Outpatient Occupational Therapist/Hand Therapist - Capitol Hill - NovaCare Rehabilitation

Hand Therapist Occupational Therapist or Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)

Full Time Capitol Hill

NovaCare Rehabilitation in Washington DC 

NovaCare Rehabilitation in Washington, D.C. is seeking a FULL time Occupational Therapist, Hand Therapist or Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) for our outpatient center. We have a large clinical team on staff with local groups of OTs and CHTs to create a resourceful and supportive network of clinicians. You must be comfortable as the only hand therapists onsite with other hand therapists and CHTs a phone call away. Previous upper extremity/ UE and splinting experience is required but you do not have to be a CHT to be considered.We are unable to consider new graduates at this time.

As the lead hand therapist you will treat various upper extremity disorders ranging from tendon injuries, sprain / strains, post-operative fractures, etc. Our WorkStrategies team offer more caseload diversity to include industrial workers for; on-site visits, on site therapy, work conditioning, FCE, ergonomic assessments and pre-employment testing. You must be skilled in custom splinting and we can train for the industrial population's needs. You will join our energetic team treating referrals from hand and orthopedic surgeons, and our WorkStrategies program. 

We are the largest employer of hand therapist in the country giving you both local and national networks of the country's leaders in the field. We also pay for your CHT and re-certifications as a full time clinician with us!

Our Clinicians Enjoy:

• UNMATCHED continuing education program with internal CEU accrediting courses, company paid certifications (COMT U/L, CHT, etc.), study groups, hand meetings and symposiums, journal clubs and more.
• Company matching 401(k) plan
• Generous Paid Time Off plus Holidays plus Paid Sick Time (PST)
• Multiple and affordable PPO Benefits with tobacco free discounts and HSA available.

For details, please contact our Regional Recruiter- Shanel!

Shanel Green

Regional Recruiter- Outpatient Division

NovaCare Rehabilitation

610-223-5944 Cell

ssgreen@selectmedical.com 

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Compensation start $90,000 commensurate with experience

• Responsible for the evaluation, plan of care, treatment, re-evaluation, discharge, and appropriate communications of high quality hand therapy services to patients and customers.
• Develop treatment plans, supervise assistants and aides, contribute to case management, and provide quality patient care.
• 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).

• Must be a graduate of an AOTA accredited school of Occupational Therapy
• Minimum two years of experience in the application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic is preferred
• Minimum two years in adult rehabilitation; hand and splinting experience preferred
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Valid driver’s license

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.