Certified Hand Therapist: Lead Upper-Extremity Rehab

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Retirement plans

Free parking

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System seeks a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to provide specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. You will assess patients, create recovery plans, fabricate custom orthoses, and educate on orthosis care.

Collaborating with hand surgeons and therapists, you’ll mentor students and staff while delivering advanced outpatient therapy. Current state license and CHT credential are required, with CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must hold current state PT or OT license.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments and establish plan of care.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions for upper-extremity rehab.
• Document therapy services and patient progress.
• Supervise therapists, assistants, students, and support staff.
• Design, fabricate, fit and educate on hand orthoses.
• Treat post-surgical and injury rehab cases.
• Collaborate with hand surgeons and other clinicians.

Skills

Upper-extremity rehab

Clinical reasoning

Documentation

Mentoring/education

Education

Bachelor's degree

DPT or OTD preferred

Accredited OT program

Job description

Norman Regional Health System seeks a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to provide specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. You will assess patients, create recovery plans, fabricate custom orthoses, and educate on orthosis care.

Collaborating with hand surgeons and therapists, you’ll mentor students and staff while delivering advanced outpatient therapy. Current state license and CHT credential are required, with CPR/BLS certification.