Occupational Therapist/Hand Therapy-- Student Debt Program

Overview

NovaCare is seeking a full-time Hand Therapist in Canton, OH

Student Debt Program

 

We are seeking a full-time occupational therapist - hand therapist for our outpatient orthopedic center located in Canton. A certified hand therapist (CHT) is preferred, but we are willing to consider occupational therapists (OT) with a level II fieldwork in hands (required). We can mentor an occupational therapist aspiring to be a certified hand therapist. We have a network of hand therapists and certified hand therapists available for support and welcome experienced hand therapists and certified hand therapists (CHTs) to join a national leader in hand therapy. 

 

Must have Hand experience

 

Schedule: Weekdays- no weekends

Compensation:

 

Clinic location:

NovaCare

4766 Belpar St NW

Canton, OH

 

Benefits and Incentives (for full-time at 32 hrs+):

• 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)
• Indefinite Student Debt benefit program
• 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.
• 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).

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school for Occupational Therapy.
• Must be working towards specialty certification or licensure in Hand Therapy
• National registration and state licensure or registration REQUIRED
• Minimum of two years experience in application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic required
• Minimum two years in adult rehabilitation; hand and splinting experience required
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Valid state driver's license

Employment Type: FULL_TIME