Certified Hand Therapist — Upper-Ext Rehab Leader & Mentor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Retirement plans

Free parking

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System in Oklahoma seeks a Certified Hand Therapist to provide specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. You will evaluate patients, design custom splints, and develop recovery plans within an interdisciplinary care team.

You will supervise OT staff and assistants, fabricate orthoses, and manage post-surgical and injury rehabilitation, documenting care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Current state PT or OT license
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential
• Current CPR/BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient condition and establish plan of care for hand/upper-extremity rehab
• Provide therapeutic interventions aligned to patient age and disability
• Document delivery of Occupational Therapy services and outcomes
• Directs and supervises OT Assistants, students, and support staff
• Design, fabricate, fit, and adjust custom orthoses and splints
• Educate patients on orthosis wear, care, and precautions
• Treat post-surgical and injury rehab including scar management and edema control
• Collaborate with hand surgeons and other clinicians on interdisciplinary care plans

Skills

Upper-extremity rehabilitation

Clinical reasoning

Interdisciplinary communication

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy preferred

Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapy program

Tools

Orthotic fabrication

Job description

Norman Regional Health System in Oklahoma seeks a Certified Hand Therapist to provide specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. You will evaluate patients, design custom splints, and develop recovery plans within an interdisciplinary care team.

You will supervise OT staff and assistants, fabricate orthoses, and manage post-surgical and injury rehabilitation, documenting care and outcomes.