Certified Hand Therapist OT or PT

Norman Regional; Norman, Northern (OK, KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Norman Regional is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist to provide specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. You will evaluate patients, design recovery plans and fabricate orthoses for upper-extremity conditions.

Responsibilities include supervising assistants, collaborating with hand surgeons and other clinicians, and guiding post-surgical rehabilitation with emphasis on scar management, edema control and return-to-work goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current state PT or OT license.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• 3+ years of experience in upper-extremity rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient condition and establish plan of care.
• Provide hand/upper-extremity therapy and custom orthoses.
• Document OT/PT services delivered.
• Direct supervision of assistants, students and staff.
• Collaborate with hand surgeons and other clinicians.
• Manage post-surgical and injury rehabilitation needs.

Skills

Upper-ext Rehab

Orthotic Fabrication

Team Collaboration

Documentation Accuracy

Patient Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

DPT or DOT preferred

ACOTE OT program graduate

Job description

Job Summary

A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) provides specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Core duties include patient evaluation, custom splinting, and developing recovery plans.

Evaluation/Assessment/Therapeutics

• 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

Direction/Supervision

• Directs and supervises activities of Occupational Therapy Assistants, students and support personnel

Orthotic/Splint Fabrication

• Design, fabricate, fit, and adjust custom orthoses and splints for hand and upper-extremity conditions
• Educate patients on orthosis wear, care, and precautions

Post-Surgical and Injury Rehabilitation

• 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

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with hand surgeons, orthopedic physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and case discussions

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor\'s degree required
• Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy preferred
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Licensure/Certification

• Current state PT or OT license
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential
• Current CPR/BLS certification

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in upper-extremity rehabilitation and outpatient therapy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation
• Knowledge of work conditioning/work hardening programs
• Experience with custom orthotic fabrication
• Leadership, mentoring, or clinical education experience

Key Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of upper-extremity anatomy and biomechanics
• Clinical reasoning and problem-solving
• Orthotic design and fabrication skills
• Patient-centered communication
• Time management and documentation accuracy
• Ability to mentor staff and students

Work Shift

Day