Certified Hand Therapist — Upper-Extremity Rehab Leader

Norman Regional Health System; Graham (OK); On-site; USD 51,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System in Graham, OK, seeks a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to lead hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation in an outpatient setting. You will evaluate patients, design custom orthoses, and coordinate care with surgeons and therapists.

Requires PT or OT license, CHT credential, and 3+ years of experience. The role includes education on orthosis care and return-to-work strategies, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

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

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

Upper-extremity anatomy

Clinical reasoning

Orthotic fabrication

Patient communication

Documentation accuracy

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree

DPT or DOT preferred

Graduate of OT program

Job description

Norman Regional Health System in Graham, OK, seeks a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to lead hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation in an outpatient setting. You will evaluate patients, design custom orthoses, and coordinate care with surgeons and therapists.

Requires PT or OT license, CHT credential, and 3+ years of experience. The role includes education on orthosis care and return-to-work strategies, with opportunities for professional growth.