Hand Therapist (CHT) — Outpatient Rehab & Mentorship

Norman Regional; Miami (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 in Oklahoma is seeking a certified hand therapist (CHT) to provide specialized rehabilitation of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder, through evaluation, splinting and individualized recovery plans. The role collaborates with hand surgeons, orthopedic physicians and therapists in an outpatient setting.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree; a Doctor of PT or OT is preferred; 3+ years of upper-extremity rehab; state license; CHT; CPR/BLS.

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 upper-extremity rehabilitation and outpatient therapy experience.
• Current state PT or OT license; CHT credential; CPR/BLS certification.
• Experience in orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation; work conditioning/work hardening; leadership/education experience.

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

CHT credential

CPR/BLS certification

Current state PT or OT license

Leadership/mentoring experience

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 a certified hand therapist (CHT) to provide specialized rehabilitation of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder, through evaluation, splinting and individualized recovery plans. The role collaborates with hand surgeons, orthopedic physicians and therapists in an outpatient setting.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree; a Doctor of PT or OT is preferred; 3+ years of upper-extremity rehab; state license; CHT; CPR/BLS.