Certified Hand Therapist | Upper-Extremity Rehab Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Retirement plans

Free parking

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to provide specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. You’ll evaluate patients, develop recovery plans, and create custom splints in an outpatient setting, collaborating with hand surgeons and other clinicians to optimize outcomes.

The role emphasizes orthotic fabrication, documentation, and mentoring staff, with a focus on evidence-based therapy and patient education.

Qualifications

• 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 rehab

Outpatient therapy

Clinical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in OT/PT or related field

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Graduate of ACOTE-accredited OT program

Job description

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to provide specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. You’ll evaluate patients, develop recovery plans, and create custom splints in an outpatient setting, collaborating with hand surgeons and other clinicians to optimize outcomes.

The role emphasizes orthotic fabrication, documentation, and mentoring staff, with a focus on evidence-based therapy and patient education.