Certified Hand Therapist: Upper-Ext Rehab & Orthotics Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Retirement plans

Free parking

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System in Oklahoma is seeking an experienced Certified Hand Therapist to provide specialized upper-extremity rehabilitation in outpatient settings. You will evaluate patients, design custom orthoses, and lead a plan of care from evaluation through discharge, collaborating with hand surgeons and the rehabilitation team.

The role emphasizes advanced hand therapy, post-surgical and injury rehab, and education for patients and staff.

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’s condition and establish plan of care.
• Provide therapeutic interventions appropriate to age and disability of the patient.
• Document Delivery of Occupational Therapy services.
• 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

Advanced knowledge of upper-extremity

Clinical reasoning and problem-solving

Orthotic design and fabrication skills

Patient-centered communication

Time management and documentation

Ability to mentor staff and students

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy preferred

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Job description

Norman Regional Health System in Oklahoma is seeking an experienced Certified Hand Therapist to provide specialized upper-extremity rehabilitation in outpatient settings. You will evaluate patients, design custom orthoses, and lead a plan of care from evaluation through discharge, collaborating with hand surgeons and the rehabilitation team.

The role emphasizes advanced hand therapy, post-surgical and injury rehab, and education for patients and staff.