Certified Hand Therapist: Upper-Extremity Rehab & Splinting

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

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System in Oklahoma is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to provide specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, and create custom splints.

The role involves orthotic fabrication, post-surgical rehabilitation, collaboration with hand surgeons and other therapists, and mentoring of students and assistants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• DPT or MOT preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited OT program.
• 3+ years 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree

DPT or MOT preferred

Accredited OT program

Job description

Norman Regional Health System in Oklahoma is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to provide specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, and create custom splints.

The role involves orthotic fabrication, post-surgical rehabilitation, collaboration with hand surgeons and other therapists, and mentoring of students and assistants.