Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) – Upper-Ext Rehab Lead

Norman Regional Health System; Arkoma (OK); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 82.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Free parking

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for advancement

Descripción de la vacante

Norman Regional Health System seeks a Certified Hand Therapist to provide expert rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, including custom splinting and recovery planning.

You will evaluate patients, develop plans of care, and collaborate with hand surgeons and therapists in an interdisciplinary setting. Experience in upper-extremity rehab and post-surgical care is preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

Responsabilidades

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition and establish plan of care.
• Provide therapeutic interventions appropriate to age and disability of the patient.
• Document delivery of Occupational Therapy services.
• Directs and supervises activities of Occupational Therapy Assistants, students and support personnel.
• Design, fabricate, fit, and adjust custom orthoses and splints for hand and upper-extremity conditions.
• Educate patients on orthosis wear, care, and precautions.
• Treat patients with orthopedic, traumatic, burn, tendon, nerve, and postoperative conditions.
• Provide scar management, edema control, wound care, and return-to-work rehabilitation as appropriate.
• Collaborate with hand surgeons, orthopedic physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and case discussions.

Conocimientos

Upper-extremity rehabilitation

Outpatient therapy

Staff mentoring

Clinical documentation

Educación

Bachelor's degree

DPT or DOT preferred

OT program graduate

Descripción del empleo

Norman Regional Health System seeks a Certified Hand Therapist to provide expert rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, including custom splinting and recovery planning.

You will evaluate patients, develop plans of care, and collaborate with hand surgeons and therapists in an interdisciplinary setting. Experience in upper-extremity rehab and post-surgical care is preferred.