Hand Therapist Lead (CHT) – Rehab, Splinting, Mentoring

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Retirement plans

Free parking

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to deliver outpatient rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. You will evaluate patients, fabricate custom orthoses and coordinate care with the hand surgery team.

We value 3+ years in upper-extremity rehab, a bachelor’s degree, and an OT/PT license; CHT and CPR/BLS are required. This role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

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 experience 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 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.
• Treat patients with orthopedic, traumatic, burn, tendon, nerve, and postoperative conditions; scar management and return-to-work rehab.
• Collaborate with hand surgeons, orthopedic physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals; participate in interdisciplinary care planning.

Skills

Upper-extremity anatomy

Clinical reasoning

Problem-solving

Patient-centered communication

Time management

Documentation accuracy

Staff mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree required

DPT or DOT preferred

OT program graduate

Job description

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to deliver outpatient rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. You will evaluate patients, fabricate custom orthoses and coordinate care with the hand surgery team.

We value 3+ years in upper-extremity rehab, a bachelor’s degree, and an OT/PT license; CHT and CPR/BLS are required. This role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement.