Certified Hand Therapist - Lead Upper-Extremity Rehab

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System seeks 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 as part of a coordinated care team.

The role involves directing OT staff, educating patients on orthosis use, and participating in post-surgical rehab and work conditioning programs. A strong mastery of upper-extremity rehab is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• DPT or DOT preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited OT program.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and establish plan of care.
• Provide hand/upper-extremity therapy and splinting.
• Document delivery of OT services.
• Directs and supervises OT Assistants and students.

Skills

Upper-extremity anatomy

Clinical reasoning

Orthotic fabrication

Patient communication

Staff mentoring

Documentation accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy preferred

Graduate of accredited OT program

Job description

Norman Regional Health System seeks 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 as part of a coordinated care team.

The role involves directing OT staff, educating patients on orthosis use, and participating in post-surgical rehab and work conditioning programs. A strong mastery of upper-extremity rehab is essential.