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Certified Hand Therapist

NovaCare Rehabilitation·Newark, Delaware

$50 - $65/hr·Other·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 12 days ago
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About the role

Responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and discharge of patients with upper extremity disorders. The role involves providing individualized treatment programs and maintaining positive relations with facilities and clients.

Overview Position

  • Certified
  • Hand
  • Therapist
  • Location:
  • Newark,
  • DE
  • Schedule: Per Diem, Monday through Friday. Flexible hours.

Compensation

  • $50.00-$65.00 hourly based on your experience. NovaCare Rehabilitation is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) 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 CHTs 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 mentors.
  • Education
  • Department offers: National UE Symposium, National Journal Club, National CHT Study Group, free local CEUs, webinar training programs, and additional certification courses available for UE COMT Hand team meetings in each local area, virtual meetings, and training available. Opportunities to observe in physician clinics and work in contracted positions in physicians’ 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 Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
  • Start
  • Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
  • Elevate
  • Your
  • Skills: Unmatched
  • CEU program with paid national certifications
  • Invest in
  • Your
  • Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
  • Advance your
  • Career: We offer growth and specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy + more)
  • Go
  • Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

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 Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Requirements

Requires a degree in occupational or physical therapy and a specialty certification or licensure in hand therapy. Candidates must have experience in custom splinting and hold a valid state driver's license and CPR certification.

  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Plan Of Care Development
  • Patient Communication
  • Marketing
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Evidence Based Practice
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Custom Splinting
  • Upper Extremity Treatment

Benefits

  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Disability Protection
  • Life Protection
  • Paid National Certifications
  • Mentorship And Orientation Programs
  • Company-matching 401(k) Retirement Plans
  • Internal Movement

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$50 - $65/hr
Location
Newark, Delaware
Posted
Jul 17, 2026
Closes
Jul 17, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

NovaCare Rehabilitation

NovaCare Rehabilitation is part of the Select Medical Outpatient Division, a nationally prominent, locally driven provider of outpatient physical rehabilitation. The Select Medical family of brands carries wide recognition throughout the country.Together, our brands comprise a...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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