Lead Hand Therapist - Upper-Ext Rehab & Splinting

Norman Regional Health System; Kenton (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 provide specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Duties include patient evaluation, custom splinting, and developing recovery plans.

Responsibilities span assessments, therapeutic interventions, orthosis fabrication, and collaboration with surgeons and clinicians to optimize outcomes. A Bachelor’s degree is required with a CHT credential and state licensure, plus 3+ years in UE rehab and

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments 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 rehab 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 rehabilitation

Orthotic fabrication

Leadership mentoring

Clinical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy preferred

Graduate of accredited OT program

Job description

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to provide specialized rehabilitation for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Duties include patient evaluation, custom splinting, and developing recovery plans.

Responsibilities span assessments, therapeutic interventions, orthosis fabrication, and collaboration with surgeons and clinicians to optimize outcomes. A Bachelor’s degree is required with a CHT credential and state licensure, plus 3+ years in UE rehab and