Senior CHT - Upper-Extremity Rehab & Mentorship

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist to lead specialized hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation. You will evaluate patients, develop recovery plans, and fabricate custom orthoses while educating patients on orthosis use.

You will supervise OT aides and students, collaborate with hand surgeons and therapists, and contribute to interdisciplinary care planning. Experience in orthopedic and post-surgical rehab is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and establish plan of care
• Provide orthosis design, fabrication, fitting and education
• Document delivery of Occupational Therapy services
• Direct supervision of assistants, students and support staff
• Manage post-surgical and injury rehab including edema control and wound care
• Collaborate with hand surgeons, physicians and therapists
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and case discussions

Skills

Upper-extremity rehab

Clinical reasoning

Orthotic fabrication

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (preferred)

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Job description

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist to lead specialized hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation. You will evaluate patients, develop recovery plans, and fabricate custom orthoses while educating patients on orthosis use.

You will supervise OT aides and students, collaborate with hand surgeons and therapists, and contribute to interdisciplinary care planning. Experience in orthopedic and post-surgical rehab is preferred.