Occupational Therapist/Hand Therapist - PRN

Overview

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 our outpatient 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

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Location : Location US-PA-Homestead

Job ID 377581

Position Type Per Diem

Experience (Years) 0

Category Hand Therapy

Company NovaCare Rehabilitation

Min USD $35.00/Hr.

Max USD $50.00/Hr.