Position: Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist - Outpatient
Location: 495 E Waterfront Dr Suite 240, Homestead, PA 15120
Schedule: PRN, Weekdays (Hours vary as needed)
Compensation: $35.00 - $50.00, hourly, based on years of experience
NovaCare Rehabilitation is seeking a PRN Hand Therapist-Occupational Therapist for ouroutpatient orthopedic center! Although a certified hand therapist (CHT) is preferred, we are willing to consider occupational therapists with a level II fieldwork in hands (required). We have a network of hand therapists and CHTs available for support and are excited to mentor occupational therapists aspiring to be a CHT.
PRN Perks:
Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties
Responsibilities:
Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
Build Relationships: Enhance, develop and expand relationships with referral sources and maintain a positive level of interaction with centers and patients.
Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise.
Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.
Leadership: Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.
Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and demonstrate completion of patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements in an appropriate and timely manner.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) -accredited school of occupational therapy
CPR certification
Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications:
At least two years of experience in the application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic
Minimum two years in adult rehabilitation; hand and splinting experience preferred