Senior Hand Therapist (CHT) — Orthotics, Rehab & Mentorship

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Free parking

Career advancement

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to deliver specialized rehab for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. The role includes assessment, orthotic fabrication, and development of recovery plans in an outpatient setting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in upper-extremity rehab, a current PT or OT license, and a CHT credential. This position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

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 upper-extremity rehabilitation and outpatient therapy.
• Current state PT or OT license.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and establish plan of care for hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder rehab.
• Provide therapeutic interventions appropriate to age and disability.
• Direct and supervise OT aides, students, and support staff.
• Design, fabricate, fit, and adjust custom orthoses and splints.
• Treat orthopedic, traumatic, burn, tendon, nerve, and postoperative cases.
• Collaborate with hand surgeons, physicians, and other therapists in care planning.
• Educate patients on orthosis wear and precautions.
• Document delivery of Occupational Therapy services.

Skills

Upper-extremity rehab

Clinical reasoning

Patient communication

Documentation accuracy

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

DPT/OT Doctorate preferred

Accredited OT program

Job description

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to deliver specialized rehab for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. The role includes assessment, orthotic fabrication, and development of recovery plans in an outpatient setting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in upper-extremity rehab, a current PT or OT license, and a CHT credential. This position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.