Certified Hand Therapist: Lead Upper-Ext Rehab & Orthotics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System seeks a Certified Hand Therapist to lead upper-extremity rehabilitation, including hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder care. You will assess patients, develop recovery plans, and supervise OT staff. Experience with orthotics and post-surgical rehab is valued, and collaboration with surgeons and therapists is essential.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, accurate documentation, and education of patients and trainees in a busy outpatient setting.

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 condition and establish plan of care.
• Provide therapeutic interventions appropriate to age and disability.
• Document delivery of Occupational Therapy services.

Skills

Upper-extremity knowledge

Clinical reasoning

Orthotic design

Patient communication

Time management

Mentoring/education

Education

Bachelor's degree

DPT or DOT preferred

ACOTE OT program graduate

Job description

Norman Regional Health System seeks a Certified Hand Therapist to lead upper-extremity rehabilitation, including hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder care. You will assess patients, develop recovery plans, and supervise OT staff. Experience with orthotics and post-surgical rehab is valued, and collaboration with surgeons and therapists is essential.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, accurate documentation, and education of patients and trainees in a busy outpatient setting.