Certified Hand Therapist – Lead Hand & Upper-Extremity Rehab

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Retirement plans

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 splints to support recovery.

The role requires 3+ years in upper-extremity rehab and current PT or OT licensure, with CHT credential preferred. You will collaborate with hand surgeons and therapists to drive optimal outcomes and educate patients on orthosis care.

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 OT 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 rehab

Clinical reasoning

Patient communication

Time management

Documentation

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree

DPT or OTD preferred

Accredited OT program

Tools

Orthotic fabrication equipment

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 splints to support recovery.

The role requires 3+ years in upper-extremity rehab and current PT or OT licensure, with CHT credential preferred. You will collaborate with hand surgeons and therapists to drive optimal outcomes and educate patients on orthosis care.