Hand Therapist (CHT) — Rehab Leader & Splint Expert

Norman Regional; Wakita (OK); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 82.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Free parking

Zusammenfassung

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to deliver specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder in an outpatient setting. You will perform patient evaluations, develop recovery plans, create and fit custom orthoses, and collaborate with hand surgeons and therapists to optimize outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and a CHT credential, with preference for DPT or MOT and OT program accreditation.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential required.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current state PT or OT license; CPR/BLS certification.

Aufgaben

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments and establish plan of care.
• Provide therapeutic interventions appropriate to age and disability.
• 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; includes scar management and return-to-work rehab.
• Collaborate with hand surgeons, orthopedic physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals; participate in interdisciplinary care planning.

Kenntnisse

Upper-extremity rehab

Clinical reasoning

Documentation accuracy

Mentor staff

Patient communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

DPT preferred

DOT preferred

OT program accreditation

Jobbeschreibung

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to deliver specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder in an outpatient setting. You will perform patient evaluations, develop recovery plans, create and fit custom orthoses, and collaborate with hand surgeons and therapists to optimize outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and a CHT credential, with preference for DPT or MOT and OT program accreditation.