Certified Hand Therapist — Hand & Upper-Ext Rehab Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Free parking

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist to provide specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. You will evaluate patients, create recovery plans, and fabricate custom orthoses, collaborating with hand surgeons and rehab professionals.

The role involves direct supervision of assistants and students, comprehensive documentation, and opportunities for advancement. Valid CHT and active license required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Upper-extremity rehabilitation

Orthotic fabrication

Clinical documentation

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree

DPT or OT preferred

Accredited OT program

Tools

Orthotic fabrication tools

Assessment & diagnostic tools

Job description

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist to provide specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. You will evaluate patients, create recovery plans, and fabricate custom orthoses, collaborating with hand surgeons and rehab professionals.

The role involves direct supervision of assistants and students, comprehensive documentation, and opportunities for advancement. Valid CHT and active license required.