Senior Hand Therapist (CHT) – Orthotics & Rehab Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Retirement plans

Free parking

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System seeks a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to provide specialized rehab for the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. You will evaluate patients, create custom splints, and develop recovery plans in collaboration with hand surgeons and therapists.

Requirements include a BS, Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy preferred, 3+ years of upper-extremity rehab, and a current PT/OT license with CHT and CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• BS required; DPT/OT preferred; OT program accreditation completed.
• 3+ years experience in upper-extremity rehab and outpatient therapy.
• Current state PT or OT license; CHT credential; CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and establish care plans for hand/upper-extremity rehab.
• Provide therapeutic interventions and document services rendered.
• Supervise OTAs, students, and support personnel.
• Design, fabricate, fit, and educate on custom orthoses and splints.
• Treat post-surgical, orthopedic, burn, tendon, and nerve conditions; manage scars and edema.
• Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, therapists in care planning.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Orthotic design

Patient communication

Mentoring staff

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy preferred

Graduate of an accredited OT program

Tools

Orthotic fabrication tools

Job description

Norman Regional Health System seeks a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to provide specialized rehab for the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. You will evaluate patients, create custom splints, and develop recovery plans in collaboration with hand surgeons and therapists.

Requirements include a BS, Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy preferred, 3+ years of upper-extremity rehab, and a current PT/OT license with CHT and CPR/BLS certification.