Lead Hand Therapist & Orthotic Designer

Norman Regional Health System; Norman (OK); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Retirement plans

Free parking

Opportunities for advancement

Descripción de la vacante

Norman Regional Health System seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist specialized in hand therapy. The role focuses on evaluating and treating conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, with custom orthotic fabrication and education for patients.

You will work in a collaborative team with hand surgeons and therapists, oversee students and aides, and contribute to care plans and documentation. A Bachelor's in OT/PT is required; a DPT/OT is preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in OT or PT is required.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program is required.
• 3+ years of upper-extremity rehabilitation/outpatient therapy experience.
• Current state PT or OT license.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential.
• CPR/BLS certification current.

Responsabilidades

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition and establish plan of care.
• Provide therapeutic interventions appropriate to age and disability.
• Document delivery of Occupational Therapy services.
• Directs and supervises OT Assistants, students and support personnel.
• Design, fabricate, fit, and adjust custom orthoses and splints for hand/upper-extremity conditions.
• Educate patients on orthosis wear, care and precautions.
• Treat orthopedic, traumatic, burn, tendon, nerve, and postoperative conditions.
• Collaborate with hand surgeons, orthopedic physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

Conocimientos

Upper-extremity rehabilitation

Clinical reasoning

Documentation accuracy

Time management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in OT or PT

DPT or OT preferred

Graduated from accredited OT program

Descripción del empleo

Norman Regional Health System seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist specialized in hand therapy. The role focuses on evaluating and treating conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, with custom orthotic fabrication and education for patients.

You will work in a collaborative team with hand surgeons and therapists, oversee students and aides, and contribute to care plans and documentation. A Bachelor's in OT/PT is required; a DPT/OT is preferred.