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Certified Hand Therapist

Pay: $119,600/yr
Posted: 07/18/2026
Location: Newark, DE (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Hours: Part-Time
Expires: 9/27/2026

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What they do

A Recreational Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving movement, sports, games, and other activities for brain stimulation. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.

$66,389 / year median in Delaware

-5% projected decline

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Job Description

  • 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-matching401(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_
  • Location :
    Location
  • _US-DE-Newark_
  • Job ID
  • _373508_
  • Position Type
  • _Per Diem_
  • Experience (Years)
  • _3_
  • Category
  • _Hand Therapy_
  • Company
  • _NovaCare Rehabilitation_
  • Min•_USD $50.
00/Hr._
  • Max•_USD $65.
00/Hr._