Senior Hand Therapist (CHT) — Orthotics, Rehab Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Retirement plans

Free parking

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System seeks a Certified Hand Therapist to lead specialized hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder rehabilitation. You will assess patients, design custom orthoses, and develop recovery plans, while guiding staff and collaborating with surgeons and therapists.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, CHT credential, active PT/OT license, and 3+ years in upper-extremity rehab. CPR/BLS preferred; opportunities for advancement provided.

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’s 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, 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 rehabilitation 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 anatomy

Biomechanics

Clinical reasoning

Patient communication

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy preferred

Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapy program

Job description

Norman Regional Health System seeks a Certified Hand Therapist to lead specialized hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder rehabilitation. You will assess patients, design custom orthoses, and develop recovery plans, while guiding staff and collaborating with surgeons and therapists.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, CHT credential, active PT/OT license, and 3+ years in upper-extremity rehab. CPR/BLS preferred; opportunities for advancement provided.