Certified Hand Therapist — Hand Rehab Leader & Mentor

Norman Regional Health System; Red Rock (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist to provide specialized hand therapy including evaluation, splinting, and development of recovery plans. The role requires collaboration with hand surgeons and a multidisciplinary team to support upper-extremity rehab.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and current state PT or OT licensure; CHT credential is preferred. Experience in orthopedic and post-surgical rehab is valued; CPR/BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• PT or OT doctoral degree preferred; OT program accreditation preferred.
• Current state PT or OT licensure; CHT credential preferred; CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and establish plan of care.
• Provide therapeutic interventions for hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.
• Document delivery of Occupational Therapy services.
• Direct and supervise OT Assistants, students and support staff.
• Design, fabricate, fit, and adjust custom orthoses and splints.
• Coordinate post-surgical and injury rehabilitation; scar and edema management.
• Collaborate with surgeons and multidisciplinary care teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy preferred

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Tools

Orthotic fabrication equipment

Job description

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist to provide specialized hand therapy including evaluation, splinting, and development of recovery plans. The role requires collaboration with hand surgeons and a multidisciplinary team to support upper-extremity rehab.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and current state PT or OT licensure; CHT credential is preferred. Experience in orthopedic and post-surgical rehab is valued; CPR/BLS certification is required.