Certified Hand Therapist - Orthotics, Rehab & Mentorship

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Free parking

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist to provide specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. The role includes evaluating patients, crafting custom splints, and developing recovery plans within an outpatient setting.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years of upper-extremity rehab experience, be licensed in the state, and hold a CHT credential, with CPR/BLS certification.

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.
• Directs and supervises activities of Occupational Therapy 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

Interdisciplinary care

Patient education

Documentation

Clinical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy preferred

Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapy program

Job description

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist to provide specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. The role includes evaluating patients, crafting custom splints, and developing recovery plans within an outpatient setting.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years of upper-extremity rehab experience, be licensed in the state, and hold a CHT credential, with CPR/BLS certification.