Certified Hand Therapist

Company: NovaCare Rehabilitation
Location: Rochester
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

Overview:

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

Position: Certified Hand Therapist

Location: Rochester, PA

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday. No Weekends!

Compensation: Salary range starting at $75K/yr and increases based on your experience.

Unique Location/Job Details: Seeking a highly driven Certified Hand Therapist will support a team in Rochester and North Hills. Must be a CHT.

NovaCare Rehabilitation is seeking a full-time Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist, to treat various upper extremity disorders ranging from tendon injuries, sprains, strains, post-operative fractures, and more. We are seeking a hand therapist who is skilled in custom splinting. The Certified Hand Therapist will work with our regional hand therapy coordinator to ensure you have what you need for success.

Why join our nationwide team of amazing hand therapists?

National hand therapy program in 32 states with more than 300 CHT's nationwide and an additional 300 hand therapists are a part of the national hand therapy program
Nationally supported mentorship program therapists interested in pursuing their CHT credentials (available in most regions). Experienced therapists have the opportunity to become a mentor.
Education Department Offers: National UE symposium, National journal club, National CHT study group, free local CEU's, webinar training programs, additional certification course available for UE COMT
Hand team meetings in each local area and virtual meetings and training available.
Opportunities to observe in physician clinics and work in contracted positions in physician's clinics
Opportunity for research activities
Opportunity to develop and participate in program development for special populations
Hand therapy clinics are fully equipped and provide many treatment options

Benefits and Incentives:

Multiple health plans: PPO and HSA options through BC/BS
Dental/vision/prescription/disability/supplemental life insurance and more
Company matching 401(k)
Generous paid time off (PTO) and extended illness days (EID)
Industrywide unmatched continuing education program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications, and more
Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews
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:

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.

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