Certified Hand Therapist - Rehab Leader, Growth & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Retirement plans

Free parking

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System’s hand therapy program is seeking a certified hand therapist to deliver specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder in an outpatient setting. You will evaluate, splint, and develop recovery plans tailored to each patient’s needs.

You will lead orthotic fabrication, educate patients on orthosis wear and precautions, and collaborate with hand surgeons and therapists to drive optimal outcomes and timely return to function.

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 and establish plan of care.
• Provide therapeutic interventions appropriate to age and disability.
• Document Delivery of Occupational Therapy services.
• Directs and supervises activities of OT 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

Orthotic fabrication

Clinical reasoning

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy preferred

Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapy program

Job description

Norman Regional Health System’s hand therapy program is seeking a certified hand therapist to deliver specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder in an outpatient setting. You will evaluate, splint, and develop recovery plans tailored to each patient’s needs.

You will lead orthotic fabrication, educate patients on orthosis wear and precautions, and collaborate with hand surgeons and therapists to drive optimal outcomes and timely return to function.