Certified Hand Therapist — Hand & Upper-Extremity Rehab Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System in Oklahoma seeks a Certified Hand Therapist to deliver specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. You will evaluate patients, develop recovery plans, and fabricate custom splints as part of a collaborative care team.

Ideal candidates hold a current PT or OT license, a CHT credential, and 3+ years in upper-extremity rehabilitation. You will work with hand surgeons and therapists to optimize outcomes and advance post-surgical rehab programs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in upper-extremity rehabilitation and outpatient therapy.
• Current state PT or OT license.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential.
• CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and establish plan of care; provide therapeutic interventions.
• Documentation of Occupational Therapy services.
• Design, fabricate, fit and adjust custom orthoses and splints; educate patients on usage.
• Treat orthopedic, traumatic, burn, tendon, nerve, and postoperative conditions; wound care and return-to-work rehab.
• Collaborate with hand surgeons, orthopedic physicians, therapists; participate in interdisciplinary care planning.

Skills

Upper-extremity rehabilitation

Outpatient therapy

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy preferred

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

PT or OT license (current)

Job description

Norman Regional Health System in Oklahoma seeks a Certified Hand Therapist to deliver specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. You will evaluate patients, develop recovery plans, and fabricate custom splints as part of a collaborative care team.

Ideal candidates hold a current PT or OT license, a CHT credential, and 3+ years in upper-extremity rehabilitation. You will work with hand surgeons and therapists to optimize outcomes and advance post-surgical rehab programs.