Certified Hand Therapist - Upper-Extremity Rehab & Orthotics

Norman Regional Health System; Broken Arrow (OK); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 82.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Retirement plans

Free parking

Career advancement opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Norman Regional Health System seeks a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to provide specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized plans, fabricate custom splints, and educate patients on orthosis care.

You will lead OT staff and collaborate with hand surgeons and other clinicians to optimize recovery after orthopedic and post-surgical conditions.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

Responsabilidades

• 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 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.

Conocimientos

Hand therapy knowledge

Clinical assessment

Documentation accuracy

Patient communication

Mentoring staff

Educación

Bachelor's degree

DPT or DOT preferred

OT program accreditation

Descripción del empleo

Norman Regional Health System seeks a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to provide specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized plans, fabricate custom splints, and educate patients on orthosis care.

You will lead OT staff and collaborate with hand surgeons and other clinicians to optimize recovery after orthopedic and post-surgical conditions.