Hand Therapist (CHT) — Rehab, Splints, Lead & Mentor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Free parking

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist to lead upper-extremity rehabilitation programs. The role involves evaluation, custom splinting, and developing recovery plans for hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries.

Responsibilities include supervising therapy staff, collaborating with surgeons and clinicians, and ensuring comprehensive care from assessment to return-to-work rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Doctor of Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current state PT or OT license; CHT credential; CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient 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 anatomy

Clinical reasoning

Orthotic design

Patient communication

Time management

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree

DPT or DOT preferred

OT program graduate

Tools

Orthotic fabrication equipment

Job description

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist to lead upper-extremity rehabilitation programs. The role involves evaluation, custom splinting, and developing recovery plans for hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries.

Responsibilities include supervising therapy staff, collaborating with surgeons and clinicians, and ensuring comprehensive care from assessment to return-to-work rehabilitation.